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P73 YBO

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,678 mi
Last recorded58,678 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 YBO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,069 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front shocks are starting to weep oil

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,990 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre cracking up in tread and sidewalls

Fail 25 Jul 2009 48,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre cracking up in tread and sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,486 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 42,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,780 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 38,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P73 YBO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver 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 P73 YBO, 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 P73 YBO registered?

P73 YBO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 July 1997.

Is P73 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 YBO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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