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R413 GGJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,441 mi
Last recorded62,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 GGJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,916 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 60,868 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,199 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,212 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,208 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,360 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,122 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 46,095 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,079 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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R413 GGJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R413 GGJ, 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 R413 GGJ registered?

R413 GGJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R413 GGJ safe to buy?

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