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R197 JUB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,691 mi
Last recorded47,691 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 JUB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,691 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

alternator belt cracked

both front drop links - bushes split

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

power steering belt cracked

very slight play in o/s steering arm

very slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

alternator belt cracked

both front drop links - bushes split

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear

front brake discs low

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

power steering belt cracked

very slight play in o/s steering arm

very slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 25,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 25,569 miles

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

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

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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R197 JUB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red 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 R197 JUB, 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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R197 JUB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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