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P940 KJW

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,485 mi
Last recorded78,485 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 KJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 78,485 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,667 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 76,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

wipers park but not manually

Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,406 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 71,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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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P940 KJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue 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 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 P940 KJW, 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 P940 KJW registered?

P940 KJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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