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P862 TGX

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 TGX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 36,492 miles

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

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

Petrol cap outer casing cover missing but cap seals ok

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,407 miles

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

Petrol cap incomplete but seal ok

Rear handbrake cables are abrading against flexible hose mounting brackets

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,593 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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P862 TGX 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 100%.

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 P862 TGX, 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 P862 TGX registered?

P862 TGX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P862 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 TGX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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