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R264 ULY

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 ULY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,114 miles

front pads low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2009 108,114 miles

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

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

front pads low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,235 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2009 105,235 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 100,372 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 100,372 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes out of balance

Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,391 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant leak front of engine

Fail 23 Jan 2007 94,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant leak front of engine

Pass 14 Jan 2006 87,823 miles

dampness around n/s outer cv joint gaiter

n/s lower ball joint grease cap split

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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R264 ULY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R264 ULY, 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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R264 ULY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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