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P805 SHW

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 SHW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 79,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,764 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,257 miles

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

nearside front head lamp has moisture

offside rear arch slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,621 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,752 miles

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

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

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 SHW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SHW, 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 SHW registered?

P805 SHW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P805 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P805 SHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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