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R495 DBD

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,295 mi
Last recorded75,295 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 DBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 75,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

anti-roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall not exposing cords or ply

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes splitting

slight fluid leak from power steering hoses

Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,785 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front anti roll link bushes starting to crack

both rear track control arm bushes starting to crack

centre rear exhaust corroded

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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R495 DBD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R495 DBD, 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 R495 DBD registered?

R495 DBD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R495 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 DBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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