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R129 TOJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,915 mi
Last recorded47,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,915 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 47,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 47,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion starting on outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,555 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,981 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 45,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,444 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,386 miles

engine coolant level low

evidence of a coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,386 miles

engine coolant level low

evidence of a coolant leak

oil leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 38,471 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,280 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,280 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,325 miles

offside rear wheel slightly stiffer to spin thannearside rear

Fail 4 Mar 2010 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel slightly stiffer to spin thannearside rear

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,727 miles

both sides rear tyres ; some wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,745 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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R129 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TOJ, 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 R129 TOJ registered?

R129 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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