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R183 ANB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,396 mi
Last recorded63,396 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 ANB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,396 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

airbag failure light lit

catalyst heat shield insecure

exhaust mounting missing from front section

exhaust system out of line and fouling on underbody/fuel tank

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey in operation

Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

airbag failure light lit

catalyst heat shield insecure

exhaust mounting missing from front section

exhaust system out of line and fouling on underbody/fuel tank

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey in operation

Pass 4 Sep 2010 59,936 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 59,928 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,573 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,759 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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R183 ANB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R183 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 R183 ANB registered?

R183 ANB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R183 ANB safe to buy?

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