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P880 MDT

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,535 mi
Last recorded49,535 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 MDT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,535 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake lamp not working but i the N.T am going to give the benifit of doubt to the present of the vehicle weather the lamp should be in operation or not

nearside steering track rod arm has slight play

offside rear tyre deteriorated

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

high level brake lamp not working but i the N.T am going to give the benifit of doubt to the present of the vehicle weather the lamp should be in operation or not

nearside steering track rod arm has slight play

offside rear tyre deteriorated

power steering reservoir fluid level below min mark

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust section coroding./ poly v belt cracking / offside number plate light DIM like the vehicle driver

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,799 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 32,799 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P880 MDT is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P880 MDT, 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 P880 MDT registered?

P880 MDT is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P880 MDT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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