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P772 LOW

1997 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,620 mi
Last recorded110,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 LOW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 110,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 106,603 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 106,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P772 LOW is a 1997 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P772 LOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P772 LOW registered?

P772 LOW is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P772 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P772 LOW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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