MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant level low
exhuast joints corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
gear box damp
near side front tyre worn low on edges
near side rear tyre worn slighty on edges
off side front brake pads worn low
offside and nearside rear trayling arm bushes deteriated
slight run out at off side front brake
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake fluid level low
coolant level low
exhuast joints corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
gear box damp
near side front tyre worn low on edges
near side rear tyre worn slighty on edges
off side front brake pads worn low
slight run out at off side front brake
both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to seperate
fuel filler pipe corroded
near side rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight bind at both front brakes
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight bind at both front brakes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres perished
slight bind at offside front brake
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres perished
slight bind at offside front brake
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P870 DCW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P870 DCW, 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 P870 DCW registered?
P870 DCW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P870 DCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P870 DCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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