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R344 KWS

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 KWS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,850 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play n/s rack

Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,290 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight play n/s rack

Pass 15 Sep 2008 98,771 miles

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

nearside inner rack joint slight play

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,633 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,574 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

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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R344 KWS is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R344 KWS, 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 R344 KWS registered?

R344 KWS is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R344 KWS safe to buy?

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