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P738 GJF

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 GJF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,958 miles

Exhaust centre section near end of life

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear brake slight bind

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 65,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre section near end of life

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear brake slight bind

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,572 miles

N/s front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

N/s front tyre worn on edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,907 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s rear brake slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,429 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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P738 GJF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P738 GJF, 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 P738 GJF registered?

P738 GJF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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