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P850 XTG

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,903 mi
Last recorded22,903 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 XTG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 22,903 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 22,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,539 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,074 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 21,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,418 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 19,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,744 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,087 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 18,285 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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P850 XTG is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P850 XTG, 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 P850 XTG registered?

P850 XTG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P850 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P850 XTG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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