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R440 VEL

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,274 mi
Last recorded47,274 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 VEL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 47,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,534 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 39,534 miles

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

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

unable to test emission due to major exhaust leak.front bumper insecure offside front.

Pass 3 May 2007 32,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 32,167 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear road wheel innere rim damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2005 20,964 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 20,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R440 VEL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R440 VEL, 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 R440 VEL registered?

R440 VEL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R440 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 VEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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