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H673 JOO

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH673 JOO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,604 miles

front of n/s outer sill corroded & holed

rear of o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 109,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front of n/s outer sill corroded & holed

rear of o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,986 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,986 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,873 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 103,873 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 102,487 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on inner edge

n/s/r door apature(outer sill) corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f door apatures(outer sills) corroded

o/s/f brake pads low(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,487 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on inner edge

n/s/r door apature(outer sill) corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f door apatures(outer sills) corroded

o/s/f brake pads low(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 100,834 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 100,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,487 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,033 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 76,033 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

cat rattling [breaking up]

Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,715 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 67,715 miles

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

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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H673 JOO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H673 JOO, 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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H673 JOO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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