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R216 KDD

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,140 mi
Last recorded48,140 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 KDD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,140 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,891 miles

Battery insecure

airbag warning light on dash

baffles brocken up in tail box

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,229 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,609 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front offside tyre has minor cut to outer wall

Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,047 miles

front offside tyre has minor cut in outer wall

Fail 2 Nov 2006 41,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front offside tyre has minor cut in outer wall

Pass 4 Nov 2005 40,269 miles

dampness starting on the offside front shock

slight wear starting in steering rack offside

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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R216 KDD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R216 KDD, 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 R216 KDD registered?

R216 KDD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R216 KDD safe to buy?

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