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P728 KJC

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 KJC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,998 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 60,997 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,617 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,590 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,109 miles

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

N/S Headlight loose

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,681 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,653 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 33,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,842 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P728 KJC is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P728 KJC, 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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P728 KJC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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