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P886 HUK

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,036 mi
Last recorded51,036 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 HUK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,036 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres cracked/perished

cut in side wall of near side rear tyre

off side rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,392 miles

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

n/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished and close to the limit

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished

Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,392 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished and close to the limit

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,627 miles

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

power steering pump drive belt becoming perished

Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,627 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

power steering pump drive belt becoming perished

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,192 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,184 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low reading & slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 43,482 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear steering rack

wear n/s rear tyre 185/55/15

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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P886 HUK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P886 HUK, 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 P886 HUK registered?

P886 HUK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P886 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 HUK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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