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P989 HOK

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,411 mi
Last recorded90,411 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 HOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,767 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 89,767 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,504 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,565 miles

N/S rear trailing arm bush slightly worn and cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,536 miles

rear service brakes getting weak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,024 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 58,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,258 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fan belt worn need new

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,258 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fan belt worn need new

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,909 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,369 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,077 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 51,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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P989 HOK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P989 HOK, 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 P989 HOK registered?

P989 HOK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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