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R397 LPG

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 LPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 75,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,941 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 71,012 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,041 miles

Minor kerbing damage to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2007 70,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Minor kerbing damage to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,116 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

minor damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

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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R397 LPG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R397 LPG, 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 LPG registered?

R397 LPG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R397 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 LPG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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