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P870 NLR

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,996 mi
Last recorded73,996 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,996 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,574 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

power steering pump and pipes have fluid on unable to determine from where

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,574 miles

power steering pump and pipes have fluid on unable to determine from where

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,447 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 58,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 51,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 43,051 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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P870 NLR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

P870 NLR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P870 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 NLR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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