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L12 RWA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,302 mi
Last recorded74,302 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 RWA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,302 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 74,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,582 miles

pin hole in n/s outer cv gaiter

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2007 62,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,864 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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L12 RWA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L12 RWA, 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 L12 RWA registered?

L12 RWA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is L12 RWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 RWA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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