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R220 YDV

1997 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 YDV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damage

Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damage

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,624 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,947 miles

both rear tyres badly scuffed and perished

condensation in o/s/f headlamp not affecting pattern

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

n/s/f shock damp

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Feb 2006 49,947 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres badly scuffed and perished

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

slight play at o/s/f wheel

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R220 YDV is a 1997 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R220 YDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R220 YDV registered?

R220 YDV is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R220 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 YDV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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