MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,375 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P974 WGD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P974 WGD, 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 P974 WGD registered?
P974 WGD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P974 WGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P974 WGD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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