MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P653 KOA is a 1997 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P653 KOA, 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 P653 KOA registered?
P653 KOA is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P653 KOA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P653 KOA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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