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R392 KAF

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 KAF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres surface cracked.

o/s rear tyre small damage to sidewall.

rust damage to tailgate hinge area.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres surface cracked.

o/s rear tyre small damage to sidewall.

rust damage to tailgate hinge area.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,060 miles

Both rear tailgate hinge mounting areas corroded.

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

Minor outer side wall damage to off side rear tyre.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface cracks to both rear tyres.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,060 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Both rear tailgate hinge mounting areas corroded.

Minor outer side wall damage to off side rear tyre.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface cracks to both rear tyres.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 51,068 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,828 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 33,405 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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R392 KAF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R392 KAF, 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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R392 KAF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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