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P738 YLJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,389 mi
Last recorded83,389 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 YLJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,702 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,858 miles

Battery insecure

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

alternator belt ribs missing

both front wiper blades split

gear box wet in oil

offside rear end of outer sill corroded

power steering belt cracked

power steering pump wet oil

Fail 8 Dec 2009 79,858 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

alternator belt ribs missing

both front wiper blades split

centre exhaust system corroded

gear box wet in oil

nearside front washer jet partly blocked

offside rear end of outer sill corroded

power steering belt cracked

power steering pump wet oil

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,608 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 75,608 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 73,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,976 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 YLJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P738 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

P738 YLJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P738 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P738 YLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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