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P782 XUM

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,338 mi
Last recorded65,338 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 XUM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,338 miles

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

o/s door mirror damaged

rear brakes imbalanced 49%

Fail 19 Dec 2011 65,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced 49%

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,481 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,353 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,436 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 41,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,418 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,910 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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P782 XUM is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P782 XUM, 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 P782 XUM registered?

P782 XUM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P782 XUM safe to buy?

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