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R224 KDD

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 KDD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,867 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,479 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 68,304 miles

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

all shocks slightly damp

both rear flexable brake hoses possibly slightly fowing on both rear inner plastic pannels

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear wheel brake binding slightly

offside front tyre perished in tyre tread

slight fluctuation on front brakes

strong advise nearside rear footbrake reading low

strong advise rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

strong advise split in nearside front tyre seems deep

Pass 2 Feb 2008 68,304 miles

all shocks slightly damp

both rear flexable brake hoses possibly slightly fowing on both rear inner plastic pannels

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear wheel brake binding slightly

offside front tyre perished in tyre tread

slight fluctuation on front brakes

strong advise nearside rear footbrake reading low

strong advise rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

strong advise split in nearside front tyre seems deep

Pass 13 Jul 2005 61,956 miles

Nearside headlamp has moisture trapped slightly reducing light output,but not significantly so.

Fail 13 Jul 2005 61,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside headlamp has moisture trapped slightly reducing light output,but not significantly so.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R224 KDD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R224 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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R224 KDD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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