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R82 YKP

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,044 mi
Last recorded90,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 YKP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 90,044 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,711 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 84,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,531 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack at bottom of windscreen

one element of high level stopper not lit

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,792 miles

crack at bottom of windscreen

one element of high level stopper not lit

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,926 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,694 miles

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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R82 YKP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R82 YKP, 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 R82 YKP registered?

R82 YKP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R82 YKP safe to buy?

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