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P807 XUM

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 XUM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 107,588 miles

see advisory test number 236488322286

Fail 15 Aug 2012 107,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots starting to perish.

corrosion on both front and rear wheel arch's.

offside front tyre has uneven wear borderline.

offside outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,785 miles

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

see advisory test number 255979521290

Fail 17 Aug 2011 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

all brake pipes corroding

sills corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,981 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both front and both rear felixhose ferrules starting to corrode.

both outer front cv boots starting to deteriorate.

both sills starting to corrode and are flaking.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,315 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 92,305 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on outer sills borderline .

Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on outer sills borderline .

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,544 miles

N/S rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,152 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre just above 1.6mm of tread also wearing on inner edge

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front brake starting to bind

rear brake adjustment

Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,152 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre just above 1.6mm of tread also wearing on inner edge

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front brake starting to bind

rear brake adjustment

Pass 31 Aug 2005 67,229 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 67,229 miles

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

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

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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P807 XUM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P807 XUM, 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 P807 XUM registered?

P807 XUM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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