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R129 SOJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,493 mi
Last recorded82,493 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 SOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 82,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 79,793 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,819 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 67,813 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,466 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,868 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 38,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R129 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R129 SOJ, 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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R129 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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