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R226 AWR

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,930 mi
Last recorded31,930 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 AWR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,930 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,086 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bulb out in high density

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Fail 14 Jul 2008 31,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bulb out in high density

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp lit.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,207 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 29,206 miles

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

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

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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R226 AWR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey 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 R226 AWR, 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 R226 AWR registered?

R226 AWR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R226 AWR safe to buy?

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