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R201 AGV

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,910 mi
Last recorded122,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 AGV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,910 miles

Drivers seatbelt fraying on edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey but not considered 'rough'

offside mirror damaged

offside rear disc appears to have been hot.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 117,802 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey but not considered 'rough'

nearside washer jets blocked

offside mirror damaged

offside rear disc appears to have been hot.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 107,274 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to the rear

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,888 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2009 102,888 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 85,350 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 78,901 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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R201 AGV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R201 AGV, 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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R201 AGV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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