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R515 UOJ

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 UOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some light surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and associated components

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,597 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer cv gaiters perished

Fail 3 Mar 2020 76,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,898 miles

Front both sides tyres old/ perished

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,690 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,666 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 67,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,383 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,637 miles

has a small amount of movement on the offside of the steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2011 66,624 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

has a small amount of movement on the offside of the steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,130 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 62,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn inside and outside raised tread

offside front tyre smooth inside raised tread

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,364 miles

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

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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R515 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R515 UOJ, 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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R515 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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