MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,689 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise front number plate cracked will require replacment soon
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise front number plate cracked will require replacment soon
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
HEAT SHIELD ATTACHED TO CATALYST VIBERATES AT TIMES SLIGHTLY LOOSE
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R217 CDV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R217 CDV, 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 R217 CDV registered?
R217 CDV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 October 1997.
Is R217 CDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R217 CDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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