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P951 NFL

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 NFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,556 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from front of engine

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing whilst rotating

Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,512 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

slight oil leak from front of engine

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing whilst rotating

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,882 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,254 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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P951 NFL is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P951 NFL, 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 P951 NFL registered?

P951 NFL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P951 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 NFL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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