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R238 EHT

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 EHT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,189 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 81,188 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

small hole in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,853 miles

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

offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal

Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal

Pass 29 Mar 2008 76,321 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 76,321 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 71,028 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 71,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil filter has large rust scab

Fail 15 Apr 2006 60,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R238 EHT is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R238 EHT, 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 R238 EHT registered?

R238 EHT is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R238 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 EHT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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