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R381 JOJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 JOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,651 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres getting low & poor condition

parking brake lever slightly loose in floor

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,576 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

alternator belt worn

coolant low

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,860 miles

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

o/s outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,449 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 36,449 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,154 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,598 miles

srs light on

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,380 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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R381 JOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R381 JOJ, 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 R381 JOJ registered?

R381 JOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R381 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 JOJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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