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R52 JBA

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,108 mi
Last recorded56,108 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 JBA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2012 50,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothy rear wheel arches at bottom near sill corroded

brake pipes pitted in places

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2011 46,223 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 46,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tread lifting

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both offside tyres cracking front more

nearside headlight full of condension

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,460 miles

n/S/R tyre wall starting to deteriorate

nail in n/s/r tyre -fairly close to edge of treaded area

Fail 18 Jul 2008 32,460 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/S/R tyre wall starting to deteriorate

nail in n/s/r tyre -fairly close to edge of treaded area

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,425 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,515 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 25,155 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 22,131 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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R52 JBA is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R52 JBA, 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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R52 JBA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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