MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine oil leak
alternator belt is deteriorated heavily and is splitting
engine has oil leak
front number plate deteriorating
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 JDK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R397 JDK, 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 R397 JDK registered?
R397 JDK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R397 JDK safe to buy?
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