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R384 JOJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 JOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power Steering Reservoir lid missing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,466 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pas cap missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt perished

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No coolant in tank

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

PAS resevoir cap missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,226 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,938 miles

n/s/r seat belt has child seat attached

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 26,293 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R384 JOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R384 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 R384 JOJ registered?

R384 JOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R384 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 JOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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