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R305 LOD

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,865 mi
Last recorded113,865 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 LOD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.31% (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front cv gaiters starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,084 miles

front cv gaiter starting to perish

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Jan 2016 109,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front cv gaiter starting to perish

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,113 miles

front cv gaiter starting to perrish

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Jan 2015 102,988 miles

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

front cv gaiter starting to perrish

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,010 miles

coolant level low

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perrish

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,864 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,779 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R305 LOD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R305 LOD, 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 R305 LOD registered?

R305 LOD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R305 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 LOD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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