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P942 LBP

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 LBP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,863 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,855 miles

front shock obsorbers reduced damping effect

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,493 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 77,493 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,784 miles

Exhaust emission values difficult to attain,

Front brakes are slight out of ballance,

Nearside front chassis is surface rusty,

Oil loss at engine artea,

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,302 miles

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,824 miles

B/Fluid level at resevior getting low

Front b/pads getting low (esp O/S/F outer b/pad - VERY low and nearing wear limits)

Rear end b/pipes getting abit corroded slightly

Rear indicators starting to get abit faded slightly

Slight wear at front b/discs

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,928 miles

Both alternator and P.A.S. drivebelts cracked and worn slightly (esp alternater belt)

Exhaust system abit corroded slightly

O/S/R indicator abit faded

O/S/R tyre abit low on tread and abit perrished

Rear b/pipes abit corroded slightly

Rear chassis areas around susp/mounts abit corroded slightly

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 57,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P942 LBP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P942 LBP, 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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P942 LBP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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