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R541 JBA

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,082 mi
Last recorded59,082 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 JBA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,082 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limits

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,527 miles

front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,356 miles

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

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

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

Very slight play in the steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,802 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,292 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracks in wall.

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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R541 JBA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R541 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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What year was R541 JBA registered?

R541 JBA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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