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P760 CUD

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,228 mi
Last recorded73,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 CUD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres wearing oddly on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,170 miles

n/s front indicator becoming insecure

o/s rear brake performance becoming poor

some movement in steering rack o/s front

Fail 13 Jun 2008 70,170 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s front indicator becoming insecure

o/s rear brake performance becoming poor

some movement in steering rack o/s front

Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,664 miles

battery security

nearside front shock

offside front steering knuckle

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2007 65,664 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery security

nearside front shock

offside front steering knuckle

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 60,576 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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P760 CUD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P760 CUD, 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 P760 CUD registered?

P760 CUD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P760 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P760 CUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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