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R133 AOU

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,246 mi
Last recorded62,246 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 AOU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,246 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wear low.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

offside front tyre wear low.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,329 miles

Coolant leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight bind on offside rear brake.

uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,023 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres unevenly worn.

nearside front windscreen washer weak.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,867 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,874 miles

condensation to o/s headlamp

Fail 29 Nov 2007 37,874 miles

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

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

condensation to o/s headlamp

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,018 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,595 miles

front brake pads very low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

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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R133 AOU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R133 AOU, 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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R133 AOU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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