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P599 NKK

1997 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,766 mi
Last recorded113,766 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 NKK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 113,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Fail 25 Apr 2008 113,759 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

play in offside steering rack

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 14 Apr 2007 108,714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 108,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,475 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 99,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

poor handbrake adjustment

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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P599 NKK is a 1997 Rover 216I in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P599 NKK, 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 P599 NKK registered?

P599 NKK is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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