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P838 BPE

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 BPE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,270 miles

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Chip In Zone A Of Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Radiator In Poor Condition

Slight Play In Offside Steering Rack

Fail 20 Mar 2009 56,270 miles

Radiator In Poor Condition

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Chip In Zone A Of Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Nearside Door Mirror Glass Cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight Play In Offside Steering Rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,272 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P838 BPE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P838 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 P838 BPE registered?

P838 BPE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P838 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 BPE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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