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P82 LFL

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 LFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipe at offside rear corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipe at offside rear corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,216 miles

NS washer inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,881 miles

front outer cv gaiters perished

nsf tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front outer cv gaiters perished

nsf tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,087 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,316 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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P82 LFL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P82 LFL, 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 P82 LFL registered?

P82 LFL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P82 LFL safe to buy?

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