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R177 ANB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,404 mi
Last recorded84,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 ANB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,404 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,404 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 78,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,104 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 72,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,552 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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R177 ANB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R177 ANB, 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 R177 ANB registered?

R177 ANB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R177 ANB safe to buy?

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