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R343 HBB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,186 mi
Last recorded95,186 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 HBB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,186 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

evidence of previous fuel tank leak

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

evidence of previous fuel tank leak

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,171 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,304 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,208 miles

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

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,845 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside mirror broken

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 12 Sep 2006 68,845 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass broken

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Sep 2005 62,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2005 62,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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R343 HBB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R343 HBB, 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 R343 HBB registered?

R343 HBB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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