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P161 CPK

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,370 mi
Last recorded77,370 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 CPK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,370 miles

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)

os mirror cracked

spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 33,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,287 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 73,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,719 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 70,719 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 68,335 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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P161 CPK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P161 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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What year was P161 CPK registered?

P161 CPK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P161 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 CPK shows 9 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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