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R305 RSE

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,671 mi
Last recorded76,671 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 RSE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,594 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 70,594 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,170 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 65,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,535 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,535 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 51,590 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 51,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 RSE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R305 RSE, 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 RSE registered?

R305 RSE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R305 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 RSE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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