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R427 VHK

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,074 mi
Last recorded107,074 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 VHK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2010 107,074 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

front number plate cracked

n/s/f hasa a cut in side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear seatbelts not checked

rear view mirrior missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

interior mirror missing (has nearside)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 99,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

interior mirror missing (has nearside)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,463 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 71,675 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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R427 VHK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R427 VHK, 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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R427 VHK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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