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P798 TWT

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,946 mi
Last recorded69,946 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 TWT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,946 miles

Some rust to exhaust system

some surface rust under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2013 68,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at various areas under car

Pass 21 Jul 2012 67,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at various areas under car

Fail 21 Jul 2012 67,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion at various areas under car

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,791 miles

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

corrosion at various areas under car

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion at various areas under car

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,631 miles

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

corrosion at various areas under car

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,692 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P798 TWT is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P798 TWT, 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 P798 TWT registered?

P798 TWT is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P798 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P798 TWT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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