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R181 CGU

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 CGU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,550 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre perished (175/65/14)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,032 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Engine covered in engine oil

Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Engine covered in engine oil

Tailgate doesnt fasten shut

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,475 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,751 miles

Both nearside and offside rear outer sills/wheel arch areas have surface corrosion.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,751 miles

Both nearside and offside rear outer sills/wheel arch areas have surface corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,384 miles

Play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,789 miles

brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

rear service brakes uneven application

Fail 15 Aug 2007 46,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pads low

drive belts cracked

n/s rear flasher faded

o/s front tyre low on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,753 miles

brake pads low

drive belts cracked

n/s rear flasher faded

o/s front tyre low on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 35,902 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly and on limit

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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R181 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R181 CGU, 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 R181 CGU registered?

R181 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R181 CGU safe to buy?

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