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R479 BJW

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 BJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged.

Offside rear wheel slightly binding.

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged.

Offside rear wheel slightly binding.

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front foglamp lense broken.

Offside rear brake very slightly binding.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front foglamp lense broken.

Offside rear brake very slightly binding.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,474 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,474 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,458 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,458 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,303 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,023 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Engine oil leak

Offside spot-lamp lens cracked

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,610 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 67,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R479 BJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R479 BJW, 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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R479 BJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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