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P937 AHR

1997 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,407 mi
Last recorded50,407 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 AHR
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 50,407 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 50,407 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,796 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 27,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 22,786 miles

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

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

car has a number of areas of surface corrosion †especially on subframes and assemblies †brakepipes and power steering pipes also have suface corrosion(car has been in seaside conditions)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 22,786 miles

car has a number of areas of surface corrosion †especially on subframes and assemblies †brakepipes and power steering pipes also have suface corrosion(car has been in seaside conditions)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P937 AHR is a 1997 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P937 AHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P937 AHR registered?

P937 AHR is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P937 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P937 AHR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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