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R182 AEX

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 AEX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,171 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,378 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 53,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,263 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 52,263 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,474 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,117 miles

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

all tyres slight cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,888 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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R182 AEX is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R182 AEX, 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 R182 AEX registered?

R182 AEX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R182 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 AEX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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