CarVerify

Free Car Check

P913 XFW

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 XFW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,978 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,977 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 51,963 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,067 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,677 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ outer sill corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,675 miles

Centre section of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,224 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,959 miles

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P913 XFW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P913 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P913 XFW?

You can check the full history of P913 XFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P913 XFW registered?

P913 XFW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P913 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P913 XFW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P913 XFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P913 XFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.