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R168 RHH

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,031 mi
Last recorded108,031 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 RHH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 108,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,980 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 92,980 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,338 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 75,807 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 75,790 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 63,478 miles

advise n/s/r brake shoes squeak/ advise clean & access

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge/ advise replacement

advise rear indicator bulbs pale/ ie bulbs worn

Pass 10 May 2006 53,193 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 53,193 miles

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

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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R168 RHH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R168 RHH, 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 R168 RHH registered?

R168 RHH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R168 RHH safe to buy?

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