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R269 CNA

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,021 mi
Last recorded54,021 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 CNA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 54,021 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 50,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 46,201 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 46,700 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 May 2008 43,283 miles

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

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

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 13 May 2008 43,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 39,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 39,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 front tyres starting to crack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,318 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

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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R269 CNA 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 66.7%.

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 R269 CNA, 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 R269 CNA registered?

R269 CNA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R269 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 CNA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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