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R153 JTY

1997 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,780 mi
Last recorded69,780 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 JTY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,780 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges and side wall starting to deteriorate

front subframe starting to corrode

rear wiper arm missing

slight blue smoke emmitted

spare wheel u.s.

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,779 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges and side wall starting to deteriorate

front subframe starting to corrode

rear wiper arm missing

slight blue smoke emmitted

spare wheel u.s.

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,057 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/ sill section

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,868 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,986 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,831 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,446 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,446 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R153 JTY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R153 JTY, 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 R153 JTY registered?

R153 JTY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R153 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 JTY shows 8 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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