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R494 DDW

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,778 mi
Last recorded35,778 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 DDW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,778 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,175 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 35,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,628 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 27,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,992 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,803 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,745 miles

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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R494 DDW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R494 DDW, 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 R494 DDW registered?

R494 DDW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R494 DDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 DDW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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