MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,159 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal rubber split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal rubber split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
differant tyres and rims fitted to rear
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wear on edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P897 PTR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P897 PTR, 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 P897 PTR registered?
P897 PTR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P897 PTR safe to buy?
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