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P744 DVA

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,483 mi
Last recorded124,483 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 DVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 124,483 miles

both rear outer sills & wheel arches corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2010 124,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear outer sills & wheel arches corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 105,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 98,016 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 97,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 84,726 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 84,726 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 71,677 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 71,672 miles

Front 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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P744 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P744 DVA, 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 P744 DVA registered?

P744 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P744 DVA safe to buy?

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