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R468 NSR

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 NSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,147 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 91,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,687 miles

back box corroded

o/s/f shock weeping oil

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,083 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009
Fail 19 Sep 2009

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,780 miles

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

Wipers do not park when switched off

Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Tailgatenot opening correctly

Wipers do not park when switched off

Fail 14 Sep 2007 62,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,325 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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R468 NSR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R468 NSR, 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 R468 NSR registered?

R468 NSR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R468 NSR safe to buy?

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