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R527 CGO

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,792 mi
Last recorded36,792 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 CGO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,792 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,742 miles

Bulb out in high level brake light

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 35,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bulb out in high level brake light

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,679 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 30,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,185 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 29,185 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,749 miles

s r s light on

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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R527 CGO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R527 CGO, 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 R527 CGO registered?

R527 CGO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R527 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 CGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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