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R124 KEJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,886 mi
Last recorded39,886 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 KEJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,886 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 39,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,333 miles

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust slightly detiorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,991 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,744 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,665 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly detiorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,444 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 36,444 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,876 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 27,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,564 miles

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

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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R124 KEJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R124 KEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R124 KEJ registered?

R124 KEJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R124 KEJ safe to buy?

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