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R451 SBL

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,971 mi
Last recorded102,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 SBL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,971 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 102,969 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,042 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,929 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,296 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroding

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,296 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroding

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,867 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,115 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

srs light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,162 miles

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

abs light on

slight oil mist on o/s/r shocker

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,636 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,929 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 48,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,535 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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R451 SBL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R451 SBL, 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 R451 SBL registered?

R451 SBL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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