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P796 JVM

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 JVM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 94,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt slow in retraction

Pass 23 May 2011 94,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt slow in retraction

Fail 27 May 2010 84,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f seatbelt slow in retracting

Pass 27 May 2010 84,224 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slow in retracting

Pass 18 May 2009 80,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 77,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to the nearside rear outer sill

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 73,564 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 67,854 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 67,854 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P796 JVM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P796 JVM, 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 P796 JVM registered?

P796 JVM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P796 JVM safe to buy?

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