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R324 KAF

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,620 mi
Last recorded70,620 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 KAF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,333 miles

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

centre stop light incomplete

Fail 23 Oct 2009 67,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

centre stop light incomplete

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 101,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 101,692 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,848 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,634 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 86,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 75,707 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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R324 KAF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R324 KAF, 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 R324 KAF registered?

R324 KAF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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