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R24 GEB

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,863 mi
Last recorded74,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 GEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,863 miles

Airbag light on

Brake fluid level slightly low

Centre exhaust corroded

Front pads starting to wear low

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,863 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on

Brake fluid level slightly low

Centre exhaust corroded

Front pads starting to wear low

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2011 73,177 miles

Airbag light on

Bulb out in centre stop light

Centre exhaust corroded

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front of vehicle

Travel in handbrake

Fail 4 May 2011 73,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Airbag light on

Bulb out in centre stop light

Centre exhaust corroded

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front of vehicle

Travel in handbrake

Pass 10 May 2010 71,961 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Play in offside inner steering arm joint

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 May 2010 71,961 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Play in offside inner steering arm joint

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2009 70,308 miles

BBoth front wiper blades split

Both rear indicators faded

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Play in steering

Fail 11 May 2009 70,308 miles

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

BBoth front wiper blades split

Both rear indicators faded

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Play in steering

Pass 13 May 2008 68,832 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Handbrake slightly high

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Slight play in steering

Pass 9 May 2007 66,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 61,494 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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R24 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R24 GEB, 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 R24 GEB registered?

R24 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R24 GEB safe to buy?

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