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R414 CGP

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,983 mi
Last recorded55,983 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 CGP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,983 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

One bulb not working centre stop lamp

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2012 55,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

One bulb not working centre stop lamp

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,359 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,351 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 52,624 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,704 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 48,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,215 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 46,215 miles

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

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

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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R414 CGP 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 60%.

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 R414 CGP, 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 R414 CGP registered?

R414 CGP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R414 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 CGP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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