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P875 LHL

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,840 mi
Last recorded52,840 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 LHL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,840 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight damage to NS mirror

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,081 miles

ALT belt poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

P.A.S. pipe oil leak from pump area

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

g/box oil leak

n/s mirror broken and loose

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 48,633 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front No plate cracked and loose

n/s mirror insecure and broken

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight oil leak from P.A.S pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,088 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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P875 LHL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P875 LHL, 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 P875 LHL registered?

P875 LHL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P875 LHL safe to buy?

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