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R493 MDP

1997 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

34,644 mi
Last recorded34,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 MDP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 30,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 30,606 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,206 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,457 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 29,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,314 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 28,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,789 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 27,789 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,793 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 19,602 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 19,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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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R493 MDP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R493 MDP, 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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R493 MDP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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