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P860 SRO

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 SRO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,604 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 71,604 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,709 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre underinflated

oil leak

some condensation in n/s headlamp

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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P860 SRO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red 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 P860 SRO, 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 P860 SRO registered?

P860 SRO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P860 SRO safe to buy?

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