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R313 RUY

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 RUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2008 125,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 114,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 102,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 90,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished

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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R313 RUY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R313 RUY, 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 R313 RUY registered?

R313 RUY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R313 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 RUY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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