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R340 AAB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,009 mi
Last recorded56,009 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 AAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,009 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,739 miles

Slight leak on power steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N\S\R tyre tread and sidewall badly cracked

Slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,086 miles

dampness on rack

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2008 53,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness on rack

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,566 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2005 46,221 miles

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

chip in windscreen

power steering leak!!!

uneven wear on front tyres

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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R340 AAB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R340 AAB, 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 R340 AAB registered?

R340 AAB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R340 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 AAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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