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P842 YUB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 YUB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 85,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 81,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2010 81,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,940 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,648 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 62,143 miles

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

Rear 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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P842 YUB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P842 YUB, 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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P842 YUB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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