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R340 UFC

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,883 mi
Last recorded55,883 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 UFC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,883 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 55,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 50,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounts missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,388 miles

Gearbox very noisy

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 46,386 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Gearbox very noisy

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,322 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 18 Jun 2012 45,322 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,728 miles

nearside rear service barke has small performance

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,977 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,011 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 40,000 miles

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

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 UFC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R340 UFC, 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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R340 UFC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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