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P759 TEG

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,847 mi
Last recorded72,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 TEG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,847 miles

wiper park inop.front brake discs poor condition.corrosion to exhaust.corrosion to outer sills.surface rust to brake pipes.corrosion to fuel tank.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,617 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 66,571 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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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P759 TEG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P759 TEG, 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 P759 TEG registered?

P759 TEG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P759 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P759 TEG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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