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AJZ 5104

1997 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 5104
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 110,906 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 110,896 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,498 miles

both wipers sticking slightly when parking

Pass 1 Jul 2005 96,346 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 96,346 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AJZ 5104 is a 1997 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJZ 5104, 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 AJZ 5104 registered?

AJZ 5104 is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is AJZ 5104 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 5104 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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