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P954 EGM

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,831 mi
Last recorded73,831 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 EGM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,831 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 73,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,165 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 61,584 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 61,519 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corodid

front pads are getting low

nearside front tyre wairing low and has a nail in it

radiator corrodid and signs of water leeks around the engine

slight dampness around the steering rack

slight play in both front steering arms

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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P954 EGM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P954 EGM, 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 P954 EGM registered?

P954 EGM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P954 EGM safe to buy?

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