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R434 AJN

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,081 mi
Last recorded49,081 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 AJN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,081 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,171 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,659 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 31,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,350 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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R434 AJN 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 90%.

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 R434 AJN, 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 R434 AJN registered?

R434 AJN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R434 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 AJN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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