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R11 KAT

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,808 mi
Last recorded53,808 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 KAT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,808 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 53,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,813 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 48,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,830 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 40,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,694 miles

near-side headlamp, clip broken.

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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R11 KAT is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R11 KAT, 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 R11 KAT registered?

R11 KAT is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R11 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 KAT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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