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R445 OWP

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,262 mi
Last recorded74,262 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 OWP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 74,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box where it attaches to rear box. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,890 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,887 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,970 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,303 miles

offside mirror damaged but not affecting the view to the rear

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,457 miles

Drivers door mirror slight damage

Front number plate slight damage

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,919 miles

front index plate cracked

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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R445 OWP is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R445 OWP, 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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R445 OWP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R445 OWP safe to buy?

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