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R407 YOK

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,055 mi
Last recorded57,055 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 YOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2026 57,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,058 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 56,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,331 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 54,323 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,449 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,664 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,073 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 42,070 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,154 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R407 YOK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R407 YOK, 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 R407 YOK registered?

R407 YOK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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