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P983 JSP

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 JSP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 104,045 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 104,033 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2007 94,734 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 94,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front antiroll bar link bushes starting to split

advise nearside front shock absorber weeping

advise offside and nearside cv gaiters are cracked

advise offside rear tyre is cut in outer wall

advise poweer steering pump and high pressure hose oily but not leaking during test

Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,945 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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P983 JSP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P983 JSP, 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 P983 JSP registered?

P983 JSP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P983 JSP safe to buy?

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