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P909 HOA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,687 mi
Last recorded62,687 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 HOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,644 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 59,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,361 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 53,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside door mirror slight damage

Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,164 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror slight damage

Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,841 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 42,301 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 41,931 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 41,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P909 HOA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P909 HOA, 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 P909 HOA registered?

P909 HOA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P909 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 HOA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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