MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f tyre not in very good condition
some body damage
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre not in very good condition
some body damage
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion to both outer sill panels and both rear arches
front brake inbalance
handbrake and footbrake travel
nearside outer constant velocity boot weak
offside side repeator slightly loose
oil around offside rear shock absorber/bounce test ok
wiper park fault/will park in down position
ns rear tyre cut in sidewall
os wing repeater inop
cut nearside rear outer tyre wall
surface corrosion nearside body sill lower edge
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R537 DHU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R537 DHU, 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 R537 DHU registered?
R537 DHU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R537 DHU safe to buy?
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