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P731 GPG

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,841 mi
Last recorded62,841 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 GPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,451 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,451 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,608 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 50,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 43,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2004 37,671 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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P731 GPG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P731 GPG, 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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What year was P731 GPG registered?

P731 GPG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for P731 GPG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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