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R467 CBD

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,628 mi
Last recorded41,628 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 CBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,628 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 41,628 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,521 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,772 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,795 miles

Coolant leak

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

N/S/FRONT TYRE 3MM, O/S/FRONT TYRE 3.5MM

N/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,795 miles

Coolant leak

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

N/S/FRONT TYRE 3MM, O/S/FRONT TYRE 3.5MM

N/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,113 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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R467 CBD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R467 CBD, 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 R467 CBD registered?

R467 CBD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R467 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R467 CBD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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