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R27 TTR

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,973 mi
Last recorded86,973 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TTR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,973 miles

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

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

Outer cv gaiters perishing.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,973 miles

Outer cv gaiters perishing.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

b oth rear tyres perishing

both front cv gaitors deteriorating

o/s/f tyre on 2.3mm (175/65r14)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,631 miles

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,846 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,026 miles

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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R27 TTR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R27 TTR, 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 R27 TTR registered?

R27 TTR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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