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P158 CPK

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,721 mi
Last recorded59,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 CPK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 46,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2010 46,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,210 miles

Both rear road tyres cracking and deteriorating nearside more than offside

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,210 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear road tyres cracking and deteriorating nearside more than offside

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,371 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,371 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,578 miles

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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P158 CPK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver 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 P158 CPK, 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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P158 CPK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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