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P833 LOL

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 LOL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both outer sills and arches

windscreen wipers dont self central

windscreen wipers smeary (split blades)

Fail 29 May 2015 98,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both outer sills and arches

windscreen wipers dont self central

windscreen wipers smeary (split blades)

Pass 24 May 2014 88,001 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Fail 23 May 2014 88,001 miles

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,625 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,625 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,531 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both outer sills rusty

power steering pipes damp

slight scratch on the windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,517 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both outer sills rusty

light scratch on the windscreen

power steering pipes damp

Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,852 miles

both outer sills getting rusty

power steering pipes damp

Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,843 miles

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)

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

both outer sills getting rusty

power steering pipes damp

Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,973 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,973 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,807 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to front bumper

outer sills rusty

Fail 31 Dec 2008 56,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front bumper

outer sills rusty

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 LOL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P833 LOL, 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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P833 LOL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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