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P838 ERJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,119 mi
Last recorded80,119 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 ERJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 80,119 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 6 May 2010 73,443 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 73,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat ns rear

Pass 7 May 2009 68,894 miles

3 bulbs out on high level brake light

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 7 May 2009 68,894 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

3 bulbs out on high level brake light

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 15 May 2008 63,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 58,072 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack worn

Pass 10 May 2006 53,614 miles

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

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 ERJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P838 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

P838 ERJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P838 ERJ safe to buy?

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