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R166 BRW

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 BRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 64,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power steering fluid about no visable leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,029 miles

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/F tyre just legal

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,147 miles

Both front tyres low inner edges still legal n/s worst

O/S sill corroded near seat seatbelt mounting point

Power steering fluid around no visable leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres low inner edges still legal n/s worst

O/S sill corroded near seat seatbelt mounting point

Power steering fluid around no visable leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 49,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,144 miles

Rear section of O/S front to rear And both brakepipes to cyclinders surface corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear section of O/S front to rear And both brakepipes to cyclinders surface corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,638 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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R166 BRW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R166 BRW, 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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R166 BRW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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