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P731 WCK

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,861 mi
Last recorded67,861 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 WCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 67,861 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded

rear inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 67,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes at rear corroded

rear inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 64,095 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded

rear outer sills and inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 64,095 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes at rear corroded

rear outer sills and inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 58,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,858 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,217 miles

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

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 WCK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

P731 WCK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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