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R232 GRF

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,986 mi
Last recorded69,986 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 GRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,986 miles

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

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

all brake feralls are corroded

all wheel arches are corroded

both rear brake back plates are corroded

both rear shockers are showing signs of corrosion

early signs of corrosion to most brake pipes under the bonnet

early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels and components

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe

early signs of corrosion to the n/s outer sill

early signs of corrosion to the power steering pipes

o/s outer sill has been repaired

slight play detected in the n/s/f lower ball joint ( hard to detect with there being slight play at the inner track rod )

slight play in then/s inner track assembly

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested severe exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

all brake feralls are corroded

all wheel arches are corroded

both rear brake back plates are corroded

both rear shockers are showing signs of corrosion

early signs of corrosion to most brake pipes under the bonnet

early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels and components

early signs of corrosion to the front subframe

early signs of corrosion to the n/s outer sill

early signs of corrosion to the power steering pipes

o/s outer sill has been repaired

slight play detected in the n/s/f lower ball joint ( hard to detect with there being slight play at the inner track rod )

slight play in then/s inner track assembly

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,596 miles

all wheel arches corroded

general light corrosion to underbody

Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,596 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all wheel arches corroded

general light corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,953 miles

all wheel arches corroded

general light corrosion to underbody

light corrosion to n/s sill

Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all wheel arches corroded

general light corrosion to underbody

light corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,238 miles

general early corrosion to underbody

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 67,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

general early corrosion to underbody

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,199 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,183 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,549 miles

has slight corrosion to all wheel arches and sills

Fail 7 Nov 2011 64,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

has slight corrosion to all wheel arches and sills

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,515 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 63,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,860 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracking on the inner side wall and outer tread area

o/s and n/s wiper blades torn but clearing the screen effectivly

Fail 27 Oct 2008 59,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

n/s/r tyre has cracking on the inner side wall and outer tread area

o/s and n/s wiper blades torn but clearing the screen effectivly

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,298 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,923 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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R232 GRF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R232 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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R232 GRF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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