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R367 BDV

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,593 mi
Last recorded55,593 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 BDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,552 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,249 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 35,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 29,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,905 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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R367 BDV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R367 BDV, 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 R367 BDV registered?

R367 BDV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R367 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R367 BDV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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