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M30 GES

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,411 mi
Last recorded110,411 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 GES
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,517 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,096 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

dampness around power steering reservoir

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

oil leak from gearbox

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,882 miles

both front outer cv b oots slightly perished

both front tyre tread depths 2.5 mm

slight imbalance front brakes

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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M30 GES 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 100%.

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 M30 GES, 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 M30 GES registered?

M30 GES is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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