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R529 CGN

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,224 mi
Last recorded52,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 CGN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 52,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear outer sills/ lower wheel arches

Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,470 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear slight binding brake

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,518 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,501 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 32,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear brake weak in operation

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,668 miles

FRONT UNDERBODY STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BUT PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN STEERING LOCK APPLIED.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,666 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FRONT UNDERBODY STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BUT PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN STEERING LOCK APPLIED.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TYRE PRESSURE

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,000 miles

near/side mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,564 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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R529 CGN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R529 CGN, 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 R529 CGN registered?

R529 CGN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R529 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 CGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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