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R10 SRF

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 SRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

offside and nearside rear sills and wheel arches rusty

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

rear brake pads getting low

wipers self park faulty

Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres perished ;

Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,570 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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R10 SRF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R10 SRF, 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 R10 SRF registered?

R10 SRF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R10 SRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 SRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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