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P785 DVE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,024 mi
Last recorded111,024 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 DVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,024 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 111,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,738 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play OS inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,335 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint bandaged/repaired at time of test and has a slight leak

Fail 10 Jan 2008 97,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

centre to rear exhaust joint bandaged/repaired at time of test and has a slight leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,242 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 93,239 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,441 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 88,441 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 86,078 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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P785 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P785 DVE, 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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P785 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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