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P971 PAB

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,488 mi
Last recorded68,488 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 PAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,931 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,309 miles

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,537 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,352 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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P971 PAB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P971 PAB, 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 P971 PAB registered?

P971 PAB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P971 PAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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