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R459 DDL

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,435 mi
Last recorded66,435 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 DDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 66,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

boot warning lamp on when boot lid shut

engine and gear box oil leak

lamda on limit 2nd fast test

Fail 1 May 2013 66,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

boot warning lamp on when boot lid shut

engine and gear box oil leak

lamda on limit 2nd fast test

Pass 1 May 2012 61,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auto fluid leak from switch/sensor

centre silencer corroded and poor condition

cv boots perished

engine noise above 2500 rpm

engine oil leak

front pipe holed

handbrake adjustment long

Fail 1 May 2012 61,514 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auto fluid leak from switch/sensor

aux belt loose and stripped to threads

brake fluid at minimum level

centre silencer corroded and poor condition

cv boots perished

engine noise above 2500 rpm

engine oil leak

front pipe holed

handbrake adjustment long

tracking adjustment required

Pass 7 May 2011 56,118 miles

chip in zone b of windscreen less than 40mm

Fail 6 May 2011 156,114 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

chip in zone b of windscreen less than 40mm

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,002 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 bulbs out in high def break light

engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 46,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 46,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 38,031 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 32,448 miles

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

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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R459 DDL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R459 DDL, 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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R459 DDL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R459 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 DDL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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