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P871 XAA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 XAA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXHAUST POOR

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

REAR BRAKES BINDING

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,380 miles

EXHAUST POOR

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 76,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

EXHAUST POOR

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,546 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,540 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,693 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,693 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Airbag light on

Front discs and pads wearing low

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

One small bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,557 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

SRS LIGHT ON

TRANSMISSION LEAKING OIL

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,803 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 57,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,998 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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P871 XAA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P871 XAA, 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 P871 XAA registered?

P871 XAA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P871 XAA safe to buy?

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