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K986 PDY

2003 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,473 mi
Last recorded61,473 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 PDY
MakeRover
Model216
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,851 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,816 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,915 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,915 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,533 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,120 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,120 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,263 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,263 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,907 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 37,907 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K986 PDY is a 2003 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K986 PDY, 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 23 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K986 PDY registered?

K986 PDY is a 2003 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is K986 PDY safe to buy?

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