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R448 PBC

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

11,212 mi
Last recorded11,212 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 PBC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 11,212 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe deteriorated (filler neck )

Fail 4 Nov 2025 11,203 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 9,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 9,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 8,271 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 8,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 5,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 3,114 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 3,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,372 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 105,372 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 100,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,161 miles

Front Tyres getting low on tread

Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint behind cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre cracking

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 137,978 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside - inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner tyre cracking

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 134,291 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 134,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 129,388 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 129,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 126,086 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 126,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 121,720 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 121,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,991 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 3 Nov 2011 116,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,391 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 60,404 miles

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

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

radiator very corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,895 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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R448 PBC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 R448 PBC, 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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R448 PBC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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