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R272 HFG

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,904 mi
Last recorded82,904 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 HFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slight corrosion in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,875 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 80,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,272 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 79,216 miles

Emissions not tested engine started to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,121 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished & deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,103 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front outer cv gaiters perished & deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 76,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 75,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2018 74,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,339 miles

Rear corrosion to outer sills / both rear wheel arches

Rear park brake effort low

Rear service brake effort low

Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,328 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear corrosion to outer sills / both rear wheel arches

Rear park brake effort low

Rear service brake effort low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,376 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 72,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,497 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,018 miles

slight exhaust blow at catalitic converter

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,303 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 65,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 63,111 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 63,110 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perrished

exhaust fouling floor pan

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,285 miles

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

n/s/f tyre showing signs of perrishing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

centre exhaust mount missing but system secure

n/s/f tyre showing signs of perrishing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,222 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 52,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,141 miles

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,002 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 45,782 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

rear silencer exhaust hangers cracking

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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R272 HFG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R272 HFG, 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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R272 HFG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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