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R390 SJF

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 SJF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 74,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 65,148 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 65,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 54,883 miles

off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 22 May 2013 54,879 miles

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

off side front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 May 2012 52,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,816 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,219 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 42,808 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 40,830 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,776 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 38,776 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R390 SJF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R390 SJF, 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 R390 SJF registered?

R390 SJF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R390 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 SJF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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