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P319 KJB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 KJB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,144 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 79,144 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 72,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

dampness on p.a.s pump

rear wiper missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,001 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 65,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres near legal limit

n/s door mirror cover broken

o/s window not working and door card missing

oil leak from power steering components

rear seat belts not checked due to seats being folded down

rear wiper blade missing

rust forming on both inner sills

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,803 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread depth

drivers electric window not working

n/s wing mirror cover damaged

perishing to both front outer driveshaft gaiters

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P319 KJB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P319 KJB, 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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P319 KJB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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