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R419 JRF

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,955 mi
Last recorded108,955 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 JRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 108,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 108,955 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,159 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 103,135 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

nearside outer sill front to back is corroding in various places but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear inner sill is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear sill to around wheel arch is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on both edges

offside rear inner sill is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

offside rear sill to around wheel arch is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 11 Aug 2009 101,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

nearside outer sill front to back is corroding in various places but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear inner sill is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear sill to around wheel arch is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on both edges

offside rear inner sill is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

offside rear sill to around wheel arch is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,179 miles

front brake disks worn slightly.

front brake inbalence on the limit at 24% .most likly due to worn disks.

n/s outer sill & both rear wheel arches corroded

slight leak on exhaust front pipe

Fail 20 Aug 2008 99,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s outer sill & both rear wheel arches corroded

slight leak on exhaust front pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,731 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,819 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)

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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R419 JRF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver 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 R419 JRF, 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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R419 JRF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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