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P833 BPE

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,731 mi
Last recorded42,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 BPE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,731 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 42,731 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,714 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,365 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,871 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,046 miles

rear exhaust section very rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,444 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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P833 BPE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P833 BPE, 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 P833 BPE registered?

P833 BPE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P833 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 BPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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