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R46 LKH

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,485 mi
Last recorded43,485 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 LKH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 May 2012 43,485 miles

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

centre stop

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 40,285 miles

nearside rear tyre tread and walls cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread and walls cracked

offside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 21 May 2010 37,357 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls cracked

offside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 21 May 2009 33,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light cracks on the nearside rear tyre tread and walls

light cracks on the offside rear tyre tread and walls

Pass 11 May 2007 28,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,541 miles

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

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

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 LKH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R46 LKH, 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 R46 LKH registered?

R46 LKH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R46 LKH safe to buy?

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