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R317 JFL

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,455 mi
Last recorded57,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 JFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,785 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 55,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,918 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2011 52,918 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2010 51,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,144 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,259 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 44,259 miles

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

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

pas belt perished

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 40,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

os front tyre cut in side wall

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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R317 JFL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R317 JFL, 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 R317 JFL registered?

R317 JFL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R317 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 JFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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