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P915 NKE

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,217 mi
Last recorded93,217 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 NKE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 93,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cat heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 21 May 2015 93,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust cat heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 23 May 2014 88,566 miles

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

boot floor corroded & holed

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

boot floor corroded & holed

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r seat belt latch sticks

Pass 25 May 2013 81,754 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 81,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 74,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s front and o/s rear brakes binding

Pass 8 May 2012 74,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s front and o/s rear brakes binding

Pass 18 May 2011 73,248 miles

195 on front 185 on rears

front pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2010 72,835 miles

front tyres 195 rear tyres 185

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 May 2010 72,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres 195 rear tyres 185

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2009 72,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,732 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2008 70,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,787 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,782 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 67,274 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2005 61,683 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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P915 NKE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P915 NKE, 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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P915 NKE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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