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R46 EDL

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,654 mi
Last recorded63,654 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 EDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Harsh noise emitted from automatic gearbox

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

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Harsh noise emitted from automatic gearbox

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 58,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,545 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,602 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 45,596 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,083 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 36,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engie rattles/vibrates at idle

minor damage to nearside mirr glass

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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R46 EDL 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 R46 EDL, 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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R46 EDL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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