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R250 KHR

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 KHR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both the drive belts are cracking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steerint leak

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2011 73,482 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both the drive belts are cracking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steerint leak

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres have slight sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,250 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os/nsr tyres have slight side wall perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2005 53,151 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 53,151 miles

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

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

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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R250 KHR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R250 KHR, 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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R250 KHR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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