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P753 WNJ

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,653 mi
Last recorded67,653 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 WNJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,653 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 67,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NS outer sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn perished (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,690 miles

advise exhaust front pipe flex showing signs of wear [not blowing]

advise signs of corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

advise slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,869 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 63,869 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,281 miles

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,559 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,571 miles

suspect water pump area showing signs of cooling water - leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 58,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

automotive belt cracked

o/s rear tyre tread cracked

suspect water pump area showing signs of cooling water - leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,953 miles

nearside rear brakes slighty binding

nearside seal corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,134 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,445 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,721 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,657 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,695 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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P753 WNJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P753 WNJ, 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 P753 WNJ registered?

P753 WNJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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