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R431 HCK

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,088 mi
Last recorded68,088 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 HCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,088 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 68,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,520 miles

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

gear oil leak

nsf wiper split.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,517 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

gear oil leak

nsf wiper split.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,607 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

gear oil leak

radiator deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2012 60,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust slight deterioration

osr wheel bearing slight roughness

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,700 miles

N/S mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,318 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,943 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R431 HCK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R431 HCK, 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 R431 HCK registered?

R431 HCK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R431 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 HCK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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