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R223 JPD

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,040 mi
Last recorded27,040 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 JPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 27,040 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,808 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 20,780 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,247 miles

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

both rear tyres badley perrished

middle section of exhaust is coroaded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 11,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,230 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,026 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,718 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 8,315 miles

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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R223 JPD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R223 JPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R223 JPD registered?

R223 JPD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R223 JPD safe to buy?

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