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P864 JVP

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,213 mi
Last recorded94,213 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 JVP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,774 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,864 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,896 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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P864 JVP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P864 JVP, 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 P864 JVP registered?

P864 JVP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P864 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 JVP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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