1997 Rover 216I 1.6L Petrol · P153 LKE
1997 Rover 216I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 101,783 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216I
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1589cc
P153 LKE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2007
- 101,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P153 LKE Mileage History
- 10/04/200689,781 mi
- 15/02/200794,732 mi+4,951 mi
- 30/05/2007101,783 mi+7,051 mi
- 30/05/2007101,783 mi
Average of roughly 10,565 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P153 LKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216I (P153 LKE) between April 2006 and May 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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