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R476 AUA

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 AUA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,322 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 102,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 31 Mar 2010 97,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,636 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 86,636 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,356 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 83,356 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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R476 AUA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R476 AUA, 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 R476 AUA registered?

R476 AUA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R476 AUA safe to buy?

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