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P815 KJA

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 KJA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,159 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 61,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres weathered

Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,454 miles

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

rear wheels cap miss

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear wheels cap miss

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,022 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 8 Jan 2007 47,186 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,208 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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P815 KJA is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P815 KJA, 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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P815 KJA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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