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R329 EMJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,770 mi
Last recorded122,770 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 EMJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,770 miles

oil leak

rear suspension bushes perishing

wear front disc

wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2009 118,848 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2008 111,913 miles

all suspension rubbers age cracking

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubbers age cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2008 111,913 miles

exhaust rubbers age cracking

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all suspension rubbers age cracking

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 100,160 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 100,160 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front anti-roll bar corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2006 100,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

coolant leaking

metal brake pipes corroided

oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

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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R329 EMJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R329 EMJ, 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 R329 EMJ registered?

R329 EMJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R329 EMJ safe to buy?

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