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L1 LMJ

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 LMJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,762 miles

Offside rear wheel, stiff to rotate.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,762 miles

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

Offside rear wheel, stiff to rotate.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,485 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,485 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,280 miles

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

front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,909 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 53,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,500 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 48,500 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,974 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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L1 LMJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L1 LMJ, 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 L1 LMJ registered?

L1 LMJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is L1 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 LMJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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