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R129 GEB

1997 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,552 mi
Last recorded106,552 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 GEB
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 106,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 101,149 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 93,790 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 93,790 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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R129 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R129 GEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R129 GEB registered?

R129 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R129 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 GEB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R129 GEB have outstanding finance?

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