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R411 FYJ

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 FYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,898 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot weeping

several small chips in screen

Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot weeping

several small chips in screen

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,006 miles

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sill/s

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,900 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sill/s

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,695 miles

corrosion to offside rear sill

Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades are splitting

slight corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine radiator in poor condtion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 67,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 65,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,985 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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R411 FYJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R411 FYJ, 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 R411 FYJ registered?

R411 FYJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R411 FYJ safe to buy?

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