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K197 LSP

1992 Rover 216I

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 LSP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 103,401 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 103,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 102,159 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 100,848 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 99,142 miles

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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K197 LSP is a 1992 Rover 216I in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 102,940 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 K197 LSP, 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 34 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K197 LSP registered?

K197 LSP is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K197 LSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K197 LSP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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