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R365 LPG

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,388 mi
Last recorded48,388 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 LPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,388 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area.

Offside front tyre tread close to limit.

Rear brakes are noisy.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,240 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,181 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

PAS belt splitting.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,705 miles

noise from aux. belt area

wiper blades splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

headlights condensated

radiater corroded (weeping)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,894 miles

handbrake lever feels loose

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering pipe weeping

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,765 miles

Brake fluid is dis-coloured/old. Advise flush and renew.

Offside rear tyre badly perished and splitting.

P.A.S belt and Alternator belt both badly perished and splitting.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,366 miles

exhaust system beginning to corrode.....

long hand brake lever travel....

radiator element disintigrating.....

Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,520 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,429 miles

slight dampnes around power steering resevoir but no leaks found.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight dampnes around power steering resevoir but no leaks found.

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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R365 LPG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R365 LPG, 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 R365 LPG registered?

R365 LPG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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