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R31 AJN

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,379 mi
Last recorded112,379 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 AJN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,379 miles

Air bag light on ?

Cover over both front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Very slight cuts in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 109,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

trims fitted to inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 18 Apr 2007 106,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

offside rear tyre outwr wall starting to perish

trims fitted to inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2005 99,661 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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R31 AJN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R31 AJN, 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 R31 AJN registered?

R31 AJN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R31 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 AJN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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