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R117 AMJ

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,310 mi
Last recorded141,310 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 AMJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 141,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front nearside bumper is loose

front nearside tyre is worn and outer sidewall is heavily perished

offside headlight is deteriorating and may soon require attention

offside outer bodysill is corroded

offside track rod end is worn

Fail 2 Feb 2010 141,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front nearside bumper is loose

front nearside tyre is worn and outer sidewall is heavily perished

offside headlight is deteriorating and may soon require attention

offside outer bodysill is corroded

offside track rod end is worn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 130,445 miles

Both outer body sill corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Rear nearside number plate lamp will soon need attention

Fail 26 Jan 2009 130,442 miles

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

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

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

Both outer body sill corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Rear nearside number plate lamp will soon need attention

Pass 4 Feb 2008 122,129 miles

Nearside headlamp aim high

Rear centre stop lamp will soon need attention

Pass 30 Jan 2007 112,814 miles

both front tyres on the limit

exhaust down pipes leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,704 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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R117 AMJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R117 AMJ, 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 R117 AMJ registered?

R117 AMJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R117 AMJ safe to buy?

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