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P921 LBD

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,850 mi
Last recorded148,850 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 LBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 148,850 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

front and rear number plates begining to deteriorate

osr tyre perished

slight play in steering

windscreen cracked but outside of swept area smaller wiper blades fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2010 148,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

front and rear number plates begining to deteriorate

osr tyre perished

slight play in steering

windscreen cracked but outside of swept area smaller wiper blades fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 141,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 139,688 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 131,172 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 131,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 124,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 124,041 miles

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

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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P921 LBD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P921 LBD, 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

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What year was P921 LBD registered?

P921 LBD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P921 LBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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