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R200 MFR

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,556 mi
Last recorded107,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 MFR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 107,556 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 107,556 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,623 miles

both drive belts cracked.

oil level low

Fail 21 Jul 2010 96,337 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both drive belts cracked.

oil level low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,285 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 61,285 miles

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

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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R200 MFR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R200 MFR, 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 R200 MFR registered?

R200 MFR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R200 MFR safe to buy?

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