MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,508 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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OSF Door damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pads low O/S/R
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pads low O/S/R
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
has the timing belt been replaced ? we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.
n/s/f fog light out
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
has the timing belt been replaced ? we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.
n/s/f fog light out
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P980 JVP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P980 JVP, 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 P980 JVP registered?
P980 JVP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P980 JVP safe to buy?
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