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P870 CEL

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,847 mi
Last recorded69,847 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 CEL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 69,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x cracks (8.3.1d)

corrosion on most underside suspension components

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 69,246 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x cracks (8.3.1d)

corrosion on most underside suspension components

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

Pass 17 May 2011 68,185 miles

o/s rear tyre split and perished

Fail 17 May 2011 68,184 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s rear tyre split and perished

Pass 19 May 2010 64,764 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 64,763 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 60,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 53,650 miles

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

front and rear number plates worn

Pass 5 May 2006 49,980 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P870 CEL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P870 CEL, 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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P870 CEL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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