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P942 LKO

1997 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,412 mi
Last recorded133,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 LKO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 133,412 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 133,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 125,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 125,639 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

oil leak.

slight weep around power steering system.

Fail 4 May 2006 125,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P942 LKO 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 P942 LKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P942 LKO registered?

P942 LKO is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P942 LKO safe to buy?

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