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R245 LOJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,738 mi
Last recorded101,738 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 LOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 101,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill / wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/ outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,085 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front of both outer door sills but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front of both outer door sills but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2019 94,972 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced extensive corrosion to near side rear inner wheel arch area around complete circumference (7.1.1 (a) (i))

off side and near side outer c.v.boots perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,156 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,127 miles

near side front tyre close to limits and deteriorated in tread area

several metal brake pipes rusting in the small area between unions and plastic sleeves

Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,309 miles

near side c.v.boot perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 85,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above exhaust near rear floor area (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of near side rear inner arch area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side sill / arch area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of off side sill / arch area (5.2.6)

near side c.v.boot perishing

rear suspension lower arm main bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,275 miles

rear of off side and near side sill panel areas rusting

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,258 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear tyre both edges wearing

off side rear tyre inner edge worn

rear of off side and near side sill panel areas rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,926 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing

off side rear tyre inner edge starting to wear unevenly

Pass 6 May 2011 61,775 miles

off side front tyre inner edge bald in places

Fail 6 May 2011 61,766 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front tyre inner edge bald in places

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,626 miles

off side rear light lens damaged and repaired with tape

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,546 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2009 48,545 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

off side front shock starting to leak

possible leak from power steering fluid pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,562 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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R245 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R245 LOJ, 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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R245 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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