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R207 LFJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 LFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,300 miles

Coolant below min

o/s outer sill corroded but not excessive

o/s/r brake pipe corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,750 miles

airbag lamp on

Fail 26 Aug 2009 40,750 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,386 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,798 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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R207 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R207 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R207 LFJ?

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What year was R207 LFJ registered?

R207 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R207 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 LFJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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