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R526 VDV

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,582 mi
Last recorded63,582 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 VDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,878 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,266 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 1 Aug 2005 40,412 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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R526 VDV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R526 VDV, 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 R526 VDV registered?

R526 VDV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R526 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 VDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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