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R35 AFM

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 AFM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,393 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 52,393 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,757 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 48,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 44,259 miles

slight corrosion on both rear sills

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,472 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,761 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,727 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,162 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R35 AFM is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R35 AFM, 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 R35 AFM registered?

R35 AFM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 AFM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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