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R109 NAB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,013 mi
Last recorded69,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 NAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,328 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,788 miles

Nearside Front small cracks in side walls

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,974 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 64,974 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,854 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise n/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,388 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,101 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,737 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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R109 NAB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R109 NAB, 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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R109 NAB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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