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P993 EGM

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,192 mi
Last recorded113,192 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 EGM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,192 miles

Both Number Plates Deteriorated But Still Readable

Chip In Windscreen

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Outer Both Constant Velocity Boots Deteriorated But Not Split

Hole In Both Outer Sills But Not Within Any Area

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm & Very Low Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Rear Both Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Rear Window Deteriorated

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,192 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Number Plates Deteriorated But Still Readable

Chip In Windscreen

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Outer Both Constant Velocity Boots Deteriorated But Not Split

Hole In Both Outer Sills But Not Within Any Area

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm & Very Low Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Rear Both Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Rear Window Deteriorated

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,184 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s sill holed not in any area

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 105,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s sill holed not in any area

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,402 miles

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Deteriorate

Oil Leak

Rear Window Starting To Deteriorate

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Some Chips In Windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Front Brkae Discs Worn

Front Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Deteriorate

Oil Leak

Rear Window Starting To Deteriorate

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Some Chips In Windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,234 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 90,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs heavily lipped....front pads low.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 77,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,333 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 63,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 57,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P993 EGM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P993 EGM, 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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P993 EGM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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