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R147 TDV

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,390 mi
Last recorded107,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 TDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,390 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,617 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,617 miles

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,502 miles

front cv boots perished

front exhaust flexi damaged

oil leaks

rear brakes noisey

Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,502 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front cv boots perished

front exhaust flexi damaged

oil leaks

rear brakes noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust flexi outer skin splitting

power steering hoses damp

power steering pump damp

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

severe oil leak from oil pressure switch

slight play in offside rack end ball joint

Fail 11 Jun 2011 89,608 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust flexi outer skin splitting

power steering hoses damp

power steering pump damp

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

severe oil leak from oil pressure switch

slight play in offside rack end ball joint

Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil pressure switch leaking badly

rear wiper rubber split to excess

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,170 miles

engine oil leak. os

pas reservoir fluid leak. (overfull)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,170 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil leak. os

pas reservoir fluid leak. (overfull)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,262 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

oil pressure switch leaking

1 bulb inop centre brake light

front brake pads worn low

slight leak to pas hose. (behind engine)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 76,258 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

1 bulb inop centre brake light

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on inner edge

oil pressure switch leaking

slight leak to pas hose. (behind engine)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light 1 led inop

rear brakes uneven. ns rear low service brake & hand brake

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,511 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,040 miles

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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R147 TDV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R147 TDV, 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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R147 TDV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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