MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,270 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of P838 BPE?
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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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