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P825 OLU

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 OLU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,983 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,927 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,924 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes under sealed so unable to inspect properly

all fuel pipes under sealed so unable to properly inspect

Fail 12 May 2017 76,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes undersealed so unable to properly inspect

all fuel pipes undersealed so unable to properly inspect

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,809 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 76,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,359 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,046 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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P825 OLU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P825 OLU, 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 P825 OLU registered?

P825 OLU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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