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P870 DCW

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,801 mi
Last recorded54,801 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 DCW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,801 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,401 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to seperate

fuel filler pipe corroded

near side rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,843 miles

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

slight bind at both front brakes

Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,843 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,517 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 12 Feb 2008 44,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 38,419 miles

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.

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 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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