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P824 RNH

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,944 mi
Last recorded118,944 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 RNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 118,944 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 118,937 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,037 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,421 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 116,399 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 116,384 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 116,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,849 miles

'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))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 111,484 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 109,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,031 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 109,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,485 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 108,485 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,786 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,741 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 77,097 miles

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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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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What year was P824 RNH registered?

P824 RNH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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