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R402 ADA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,145 mi
Last recorded97,145 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 ADA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,145 miles

10mm stone chip in zone A

Both cv boots are split

Cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Front drake discs are rusty

Front number plate is discoloured

N/S door mirror is broken and glass missing

O/S/R sill not repaired, QC advised is was not excessie enough altho the return edge was missing

Slight blow on exhaust

There are 2 large stone chips in the swept area

o/s sill is rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2010 97,145 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

10mm stone chip in zone A

Both cv boots are split

Cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Front drake discs are rusty

Front number plate is discoloured

There are 2 large stone chips in the swept area

o/s sill is rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2008 90,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 81,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 72,670 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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R402 ADA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R402 ADA, 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 R402 ADA registered?

R402 ADA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R402 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 ADA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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