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R466 WNF

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,175 mi
Last recorded49,175 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 WNF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 46,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 43,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,818 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,122 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on edge slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,517 miles

both rear tyre-sidewalls cracking

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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R466 WNF is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R466 WNF, 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 R466 WNF registered?

R466 WNF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R466 WNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 WNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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