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R363 PAG

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

32,559 mi
Last recorded32,559 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 PAG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,559 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,787 miles

1of6 high level brake light inoperative.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2010 29,393 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 29,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,417 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 27,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,339 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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R363 PAG 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 R363 PAG, 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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R363 PAG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R363 PAG safe to buy?

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