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R226 GRF

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 GRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 52,440 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,433 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, complete sill is corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe on end where it joins flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill into wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, complete sill is corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear mid section in mounting clips and on the end where it joins flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill into wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,626 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 49,602 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust front pipe getting corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,619 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside outer sill getting corroded

offside outer sill getting corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,524 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,579 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2010 44,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,705 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 41,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,074 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 37,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 GRF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

R226 GRF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 December 1997.

Is R226 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 GRF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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