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P892 LHK

1997 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,664 mi
Last recorded91,664 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 LHK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2007 91,664 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2007 91,117 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 91,117 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2006 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P892 LHK is a 1997 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P892 LHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P892 LHK is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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