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R536 NNN

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,576 mi
Last recorded122,576 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 NNN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 122,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 122,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 118,697 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2015 113,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 113,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 106,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 98,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 98,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 90,526 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 90,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 83,415 miles

Auto gear box leak.

Noise from autobox/driveplate

Fail 9 May 2011 83,409 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Auto gear box leak.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Noise from autobox/driveplate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 78,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,649 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,188 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 71,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,804 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,320 miles

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

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

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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R536 NNN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R536 NNN, 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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R536 NNN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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