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R449 DJV

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,933 mi
Last recorded71,933 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 DJV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,933 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 71,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,923 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,922 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,773 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,315 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,423 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,437 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 34,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R449 DJV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R449 DJV, 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 R449 DJV registered?

R449 DJV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R449 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 DJV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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