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P815 WUM

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,575 mi
Last recorded58,575 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 WUM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2006 58,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

handbrake lever near end of working travel

minor leak from front section of exhaust

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

rear indicators fading white

Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,575 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake lever near end of working travel

minor leak from front section of exhaust

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

rear indicators fading white

Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,626 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 47,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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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P815 WUM is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P815 WUM, 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 P815 WUM registered?

P815 WUM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P815 WUM safe to buy?

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