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P744 XCD

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 XCD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,730 miles

Coolant leak

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

vehicle overheating

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,537 miles

water leak from bottle

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,910 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2005 33,913 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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P744 XCD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P744 XCD, 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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P744 XCD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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