MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Both wiper blades split
Nearside front brake disc scored
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering resevoir cap missing
Steering rack offside inner tie rod ball joint has play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded but all of pipe not visible
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P829 YVK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P829 YVK, 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 P829 YVK registered?
P829 YVK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1997.
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