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P790 UWP

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,667 mi
Last recorded59,667 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 UWP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,667 miles

Oil leak

Rear service brake low effort

Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear service brake low effort

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,305 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,091 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,782 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,962 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,833 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,852 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads getting low

oil leak around PAS pump

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,018 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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P790 UWP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P790 UWP, 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 P790 UWP registered?

P790 UWP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P790 UWP safe to buy?

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