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P835 HUK

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,232 mi
Last recorded28,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 HUK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 28,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 27,231 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 27,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 24,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,467 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 23,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 19,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Fail 24 May 2017 18,324 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2016 15,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,120 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 14,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 13,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,149 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,595 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,231 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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P835 HUK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P835 HUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P835 HUK registered?

P835 HUK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P835 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P835 HUK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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