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R266 URX

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,692 mi
Last recorded30,692 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 URX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,692 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

n/s/o/s/r/tyres outer wall poor condition .

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,505 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 30,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,689 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 29,689 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 26,464 miles

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

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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R266 URX is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R266 URX, 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 R266 URX registered?

R266 URX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R266 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 URX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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