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P819 CCE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 CCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,029 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,112 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 98,112 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,551 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged close to excessive

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 95,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged close to excessive

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside exterior mirror loose close to excessive

windscreen wipers poor,close to excessive

Fail 6 Mar 2012 93,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside exterior mirror loose close to excessive

windscreen wipers poor,close to excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear outer wheelarches corroded

high level stop lamp two bulbs not working

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 74,924 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 74,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P819 CCE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P819 CCE, 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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P819 CCE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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