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P436 KVV

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,729 mi
Last recorded85,729 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 KVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Free play detected in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,972 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres slightly worn on inner

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,262 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres cracked

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,690 miles

Front brake discs worn

n/s + o/s rear tyres age cracking

slight play in n/s + o/s inner rack joints

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,690 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

n/s + o/s rear tyres age cracking

slight play in n/s + o/s inner rack joints

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,178 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,178 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,775 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,187 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 45,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f rtye worn on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,525 miles

wiper switch faulty

Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,525 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper switch faulty

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,897 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn advise a full brake check

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,863 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,291 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,868 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,768 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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P436 KVV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P436 KVV, 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 P436 KVV registered?

P436 KVV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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