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P922 LOL

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,887 mi
Last recorded56,887 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 LOL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 50,762 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 44,983 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

cam shaft back cover missing

noisy comming from engine compartment

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 36,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,423 miles

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

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 May 2012 29,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 May 2011 21,127 miles

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

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

all four tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2010 19,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,860 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

power steering belt cracking

Fail 21 May 2009 18,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering belt cracking

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 21 May 2008 18,332 miles

nsf door mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 17,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,833 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
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P922 LOL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple 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 P922 LOL, 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 P922 LOL registered?

P922 LOL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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