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P561 LKN

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,085 mi
Last recorded58,085 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 LKN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv centre rear break light bulb out,

o/s/f wheel possible puncture,

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,085 miles

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

adv centre rear break light bulb out,

o/s/f wheel possible puncture,

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,107 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 51,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,430 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 50,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,436 miles

offside front mirror cracked but view to the rear can still be seen

Fail 8 Sep 2008 49,436 miles

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

offside front mirror cracked but view to the rear can still be seen

Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P561 LKN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green 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 P561 LKN, 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 P561 LKN registered?

P561 LKN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P561 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 LKN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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