MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe connection to front the rear brake pipe looks like its been sealed with PTFE tape but not leaking at time of test
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front air bag has been removed wear fitted as standard
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn going into cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured by suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint nut lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached lower arm ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes
'General age related corrosion under body'
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 'Both' (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'Both' (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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P824 RNH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P824 RNH, 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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P824 RNH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 July 1997.
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