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R118 GEB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,744 mi
Last recorded121,744 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 GEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 121,744 miles

18% front brake inbalance

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 121,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

18% front brake inbalance

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,231 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion starting in offside outer sill and rear wheel arch

corrsion starting in nearside outer sill

gear box leaking oil

nearside front tyre wearing uneven in treaed pattern

slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,315 miles

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

front pads are 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sill corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 12 Mar 2008 91,660 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,660 miles

slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,940 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,760 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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R118 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R118 GEB, 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 R118 GEB registered?

R118 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R118 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 GEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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