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R123 HAA

1997 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,282 mi
Last recorded81,282 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 HAA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2008 81,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Both front bottom joints, prorective boots split.

Exhaust tailbox thinned by corrosion.

Gearbox passenger side drive shaft seal leaking.

Passenger side headlight slightly cloudy.

Rear service brakes out of balance.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,440 miles

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

coolant leaking

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R123 HAA is a 1997 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R123 HAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R123 HAA registered?

R123 HAA is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R123 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 HAA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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