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R412 GOK

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,543 mi
Last recorded69,543 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 GOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,543 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre joint has a minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,529 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,625 miles

both front cv gaiters deteriorated

exhaust back box has a minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside sill corroded but not excessive

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,860 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight leak of exhaust gases on catalyst joint

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

windscreen has minor scratches zone a

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R412 GOK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R412 GOK, 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 R412 GOK registered?

R412 GOK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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