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P296 KKJ

1997 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,463 mi
Last recorded100,463 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 KKJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,463 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

handbrake travel high.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 94,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 94,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 86,869 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 86,869 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 79,522 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P296 KKJ is a 1997 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P296 KKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P296 KKJ registered?

P296 KKJ is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P296 KKJ safe to buy?

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