MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre seat belt missing
front number-plate cracked
hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
nearside and offside front cv boots perishing
nearside and offside front shock absorbers wet - STRONG ADVICE
nearside and offside rear wheel arch corrded
nearside and ofside front brake discs scored
nearside rear wheel rim damage - STRONG ADVICE
nearside sill corroded in seatbelt mount area
nearside sill damaged
oil leak from engine
slight play in nearside and offside front void bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
centre seat belt missing
front number-plate cracked
hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
nearside and offside front cv boots perishing
nearside and offside front shock absorbers wet
nearside and offside rear wheel arch corrded
nearside and ofside front brake discs scored
nearside rear inner wheel rim damage - STRONG ADVICE
nearside sill corroded in seatbelt mount area
nearside sill damaged
oil leak from engine
nearside sill corroded
power steering pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
How Reliable is the Rover 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P816 BJO is a 1997 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 BJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P816 BJO registered?
P816 BJO is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 26 February 1997.
Is P816 BJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P816 BJO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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