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R24 LOK

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,796 mi
Last recorded54,796 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 25,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,830 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 LOK 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOK, 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 LOK registered?

R24 LOK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R24 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 LOK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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