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P730 FFJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,810 mi
Last recorded62,810 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 FFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radiator noted to be deteriorated.

Slight corrosion noted offside rear sill.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,854 miles

Radiator noted to be deteriorated.

Slight corrosion noted offside rear sill.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 60,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,982 miles

Age cracks noted in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion noted nearside rear outer sill

Slight corrosion noted offside rear outer sill

Suspect puncture offside front tyre.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,982 miles

Age cracks noted in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion noted nearside rear outer sill

Slight corrosion noted offside rear outer sill

Suspect puncture offside front tyre.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,624 miles

Bottom of radiator is in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bottom of radiator is in poor condition

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside front tyre has age cracks in tread and sidewall

Offside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,302 miles

front brake pads soon required

offside rear tyre soon required

Pass 21 Sep 2005 51,732 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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P730 FFJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P730 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P730 FFJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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