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P831 CEB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,113 mi
Last recorded86,113 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 CEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,113 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 86,109 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc[s] have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2007 86,066 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,169 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads very low

o/s/r service brake performance

parking brake travel high

power steering pump and pipes damp

wear to front brake discs

Fail 28 Sep 2006 75,169 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front brake pads very low

o/s/r service brake performance

parking brake travel high

power steering pump and pipes damp

wear to front brake discs

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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P831 CEB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P831 CEB, 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 P831 CEB registered?

P831 CEB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P831 CEB safe to buy?

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