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R282 EOK

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,198 mi
Last recorded40,198 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 EOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,198 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 37,555 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,555 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,678 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,678 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 22,747 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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R282 EOK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R282 EOK, 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 R282 EOK registered?

R282 EOK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R282 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 EOK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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