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R442 UYA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 UYA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 76,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv boot perished

Rear number plate has honeycomb effect and badly spaced

handbrake travel long

pas belt badly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,259 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low lamp broken (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv boot perished

Rear number plate has honeycomb effect and badly spaced

handbrake travel long

pas belt badly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake nearing reserve limit

nsf headlamp omly just met headlamp aim criteria

power steering belt badly split and perishing

vibration from gearbox area when under load

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,385 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 63,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,157 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,813 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 45,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 41,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,807 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 38,634 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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R442 UYA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R442 UYA, 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 R442 UYA registered?

R442 UYA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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