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R292 JPD

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 JPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 105,135 miles

front brake inbalance 25%

Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,130 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake inbalance 25%

Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,725 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

starter motor not always engaging

Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake inbalance 23%

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,786 miles

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 26 Mar 2009 82,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 27 Mar 2008 75,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,658 miles

traces of power steering fluid o/s/f of engine bay no leak found

Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,425 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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R292 JPD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R292 JPD, 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 R292 JPD registered?

R292 JPD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R292 JPD safe to buy?

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