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P277 KKM

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,746 mi
Last recorded71,746 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 KKM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

one segment centre stop lamp not workung

Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,283 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

one segment centre stop lamp not workung

Fail 4 Jul 2009 65,939 miles

N/s windscreen washer not working but enough water to clear screen

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2009 65,939 miles

N/s windscreen washer not working but enough water to clear screen

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

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,413 miles

o/s steering rack slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2008 63,413 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s steering rack slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2007 60,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s steering rack slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2006 56,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever high

n/s/f tyre cuts in tread and sidewall - no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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P277 KKM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P277 KKM, 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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P277 KKM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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