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R182 CGU

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,456 mi
Last recorded101,456 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 CGU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 101,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 101,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,464 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 41,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R182 CGU registered?

R182 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R182 CGU safe to buy?

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