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P816 BJO

1997 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,166 mi
Last recorded161,166 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 BJO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 161,166 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 161,160 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 147,032 miles

nearside sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2006 135,468 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2006 135,468 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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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?

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