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P164 YCK

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,249 mi
Last recorded97,249 miles
Recorded on5 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 YCK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2006 97,249 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 97,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front wheel is binding slightly

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall, not through to the cords with low tread

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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P164 YCK is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 87,270 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 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P164 YCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P164 YCK registered?

P164 YCK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P164 YCK safe to buy?

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