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P980 OGO

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,811 mi
Last recorded105,811 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 OGO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,811 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 24 Aug 2009 105,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

off side rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,924 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Battery insecure

CENTRE BRAKE LAMP

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2008 103,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Battery insecure

CENTRE BRAKE LAMP

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,203 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 91,452 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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P980 OGO is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P980 OGO registered?

P980 OGO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P980 OGO safe to buy?

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