CarVerify

Free Car Check

R377 KAN

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,768 mi
Last recorded102,768 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 KAN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,768 miles

Advise 1 out of 5 bulbs not working on the high level stop lamp.

Advise Different size tyres fitted front to rear axle.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 102,756 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise 1 out of 5 bulbs not working on the high level stop lamp.

Advise Different size tyres fitted front to rear axle.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,671 miles

Advise O/S/F Seatbelt locking mechanism is stiff but is working okay.

Advise oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise different size tyres on rear axel to front

Fail 11 Feb 2012 92,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise O/S/F Seatbelt locking mechanism is stiff but is working okay.

Advise oil leak.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,333 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,448 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 81,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,024 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 69,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,798 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,779 miles

n/s & o/s/r hand brakes low reading.

rear indicators lights very pale req's attention.

travel in hand brake lever req's attention.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,040 miles

travel in hand brake lever. †rear indicators lights very pale.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,040 miles

travel in hand brake lever. †rear indicators lights pale. †n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R377 KAN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R377 KAN, 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

How do I check the history of R377 KAN?

You can check the full history of R377 KAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R377 KAN registered?

R377 KAN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R377 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 KAN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R377 KAN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R377 KAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.