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P702 YCK

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,470 mi
Last recorded82,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 YCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power stering oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,903 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 79,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,506 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 68,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,374 miles

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

power steering fluid on low mark

Fail 12 Jan 2009 63,364 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering fluid on low mark

Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,485 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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P702 YCK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P702 YCK, 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 P702 YCK registered?

P702 YCK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P702 YCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 YCK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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