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R394 CGF

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 CGF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,751 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly pitted on outer wall

o/s/sill slight corrosion (not excessive)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 96,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly pitted on outer wall

o/s/sill slight corrosion (not excessive)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 88,911 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2011 88,670 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer c/v boots perished

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust very rusty esp front pipe

Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,012 miles

Corrosion noted on the rear of both outer sills. The O/S sill is also holed, but not due to corrosion.

Slight wear noted in the steering rack.

The N/S outer CV gator is perrished.

The O/S lower engine stabliser rubber is delaminated and requires replacing.

The front exhaust flexi joint bonding is starting to fail. The rear silencer joint is corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 77,462 miles

both rear tyres perished

c/o very slow to drop

exhaust very rusty

front tyres 70% worn

n/s c/v boot perished

r/o/s shock possible weeping

Pass 16 Aug 2008 76,315 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s c/v boot perished

f/o/s tyre 70% worn

Fail 9 Aug 2008 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

emitions slow to drop

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s c/v boot perished

f/o/s tyre 70% worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,317 miles

c/o slow to drop

exhaust rusty

f/n/s low on tread

n/s c/v boot perished

o/s wiper poor

Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,739 miles

exhaust cat noted lazy

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

front anti-roll bar link arm bushes staring to perish

wear noted on front brake disc

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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R394 CGF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R394 CGF, 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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R394 CGF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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