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R436 BWR

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 BWR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,493 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 41,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 40,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Door mirrow damage view to rear OK

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,824 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,367 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,452 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 36,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,367 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)

front tracking out

Fail 3 Oct 2007 32,448 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,322 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 28,261 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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R436 BWR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R436 BWR, 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 R436 BWR registered?

R436 BWR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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