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R353 JDG

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,303 mi
Last recorded54,303 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 JDG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,303 miles

play in offside steering knuckle joint

rear chassis corroding

stop lamp unit losing bulbs

Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,300 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

play in offside steering knuckle joint

rear chassis corroding

stop lamp unit losing bulbs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,263 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,263 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 41,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 41,995 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,332 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,432 miles

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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R353 JDG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R353 JDG, 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 R353 JDG registered?

R353 JDG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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