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P805 CCE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 CCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,197 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 85,149 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 72,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P805 CCE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue 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 P805 CCE, 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 P805 CCE registered?

P805 CCE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P805 CCE safe to buy?

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