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R209 EFB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,185 mi
Last recorded109,185 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 EFB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,185 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,816 miles

Frony screen damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2010 103,815 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front screen damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only half of centre rear stop light working

Fail 1 Oct 2009 103,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only half of centre rear stop light working

Pass 2 Oct 2008 102,104 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 102,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 100,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,107 miles

hand brake cable rubbing chassis and deteriorated

rear brake aplication un even offside low effort

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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R209 EFB 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 72.7%.

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 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 R209 EFB, 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 R209 EFB registered?

R209 EFB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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