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R131 OJW

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,709 mi
Last recorded51,709 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 OJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 51,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides center sills (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 51,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides centre outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,980 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode,no sharp edges

offside rear tyre cracked on outside wall/tread cord not exposed

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,910 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode,no sharp edges

offside rear tyre cracked on outside wall/tread cord not exposed

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,591 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside and nearside front wheel arches slightly corroded,no sharp edges

offside front tyre worn outside edge

offside rear tyre cracked on outside wall/tread cord not exposed

Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,580 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside and nearside front wheel arches slightly corroded,no sharp edges

offside front tyre worn outside edge

offside rear tyre cracked on outside wall/tread cord not exposed

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,541 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,990 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,525 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 30,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R131 OJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R131 OJW, 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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R131 OJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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