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P661 KOA

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,059 mi
Last recorded101,059 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 KOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,844 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 100,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 100,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,667 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,667 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,045 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,051 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,687 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 82,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,975 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 60,825 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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P661 KOA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P661 KOA, 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 P661 KOA registered?

P661 KOA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P661 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 KOA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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