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R447 YVC

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,809 mi
Last recorded3,809 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 YVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 3,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer door protection strip missing and door skin damage

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

Rear wiper blade split

auto gearbox noise noted in neutral

Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger side rear door trim missing and body panel damage

Pass 11 Apr 2014 3,472 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 3,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 3,134 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished 175/65/14t

Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 2,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,855 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished(175/65/14h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 67 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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R447 YVC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R447 YVC, 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 R447 YVC registered?

R447 YVC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R447 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 YVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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