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P92 XFV

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 XFV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 81,655 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 81,655 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,419 miles

Both front wipers split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre has slight buldge on outter wall

O/S/F tyre tread below 1.6mm on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 62,162 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,162 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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.

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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P92 XFV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P92 XFV, 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 P92 XFV registered?

P92 XFV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P92 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P92 XFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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