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P885 HES

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 HES
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,188 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

high brake lamp has 2 bulbs not working

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 82,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,400 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s outer cv gaitor age cracking

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 9 Jan 2006 58,210 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front and rear rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight movement in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydrolic system filly due to rain water

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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P885 HES is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P885 HES, 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 P885 HES registered?

P885 HES is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P885 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 HES shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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