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R112 KFH

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 KFH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 111,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,605 miles

corrosion to sills and wheel arches.

slight bind to offside front brakes.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,914 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery retaining clamp loose.

corrosion to wheel arches.

damage to nearside front seat belt.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,236 miles

battery retaining clamp loose.

corrosion to wheel arches.

damage to nearside front seat belt.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,585 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 108,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust leaking at centre joint

power steering pipes appear damp with oil

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,761 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,663 miles

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe,above exhaust.

side movement in parking brake lever.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,410 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 104,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode.

oil leaks.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 103,374 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 103,374 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 102,237 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge.

oil leak (possibly from power steering pump)

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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R112 KFH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R112 KFH, 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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R112 KFH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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