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P137 KFC

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 KFC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,832 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,592 miles

play in osf bottom ball jiont

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,589 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in osf bottom ball jiont

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,516 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 58,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,043 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

chip in windscreen below 10 mm

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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P137 KFC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P137 KFC, 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 P137 KFC registered?

P137 KFC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P137 KFC safe to buy?

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