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R412 SMO

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,074 mi
Last recorded57,074 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,074 miles

o/s/r sill,o/s/r arch and rear sills-floors corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,062 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r sill,o/s/r arch and rear sills-floors corroding

o/s/r tyre inner tread wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r sill and arch corroding

o/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape

Fail 11 Nov 2009 53,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r sill and arch corroding

o/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r slight bind

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r slight bind

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 45,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,677 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 SMO 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SMO, 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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R412 SMO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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