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R308 LOD

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,517 mi
Last recorded41,517 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 LOD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,517 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,751 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 15,880 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 15,880 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,150 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 8,277 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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R308 LOD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R308 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 R308 LOD registered?

R308 LOD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R308 LOD safe to buy?

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