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R349 CTG

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 CTG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,028 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 94,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,995 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2010 87,995 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,223 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 79,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,179 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 67,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight dampness in o/s front shock absorber

slight freeplay in steering

slight play in steering rack

temporary repair on centre exhaust box

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,722 miles

slight dampness in o/s front shock absorber

slight freeplay in steering

slight play in steering rack

temporary repair on centre exhaust box

Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,372 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R349 CTG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R349 CTG, 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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R349 CTG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R349 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 CTG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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