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R138 BJW

1997 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 BJW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2007 118,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 118,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 111,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 104,504 miles

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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R138 BJW is a 1997 Rover 216I in Green 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 R138 BJW, 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.

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What year was R138 BJW registered?

R138 BJW is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is R138 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 BJW 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.

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