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P861 KOA

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,160 mi
Last recorded84,160 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 KOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,160 miles

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

N/s/f sill slight corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,084 miles

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

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)

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

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

N/s/f sill slight corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,322 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,313 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,816 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,921 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 65,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,321 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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P861 KOA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P861 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 P861 KOA registered?

P861 KOA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P861 KOA safe to buy?

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