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R215 LPD

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,867 mi
Last recorded58,867 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 LPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,867 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front headlight has been repaired at mounting points

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,021 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2011 50,021 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre starting to split and crack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,551 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,292 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 41,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box noisey inside.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,728 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 31,728 miles

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

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

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

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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R215 LPD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R215 LPD, 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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R215 LPD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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