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R375 RNP

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,037 mi
Last recorded49,037 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 RNP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,037 miles

Handbrake lever loose

Unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Fail 26 Nov 2008 49,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Handbrake lever loose

Possible slight weep from o/s/r brake

Unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 35,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R375 RNP is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R375 RNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R375 RNP registered?

R375 RNP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R375 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 RNP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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