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R566 URD

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,248 mi
Last recorded45,248 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 URD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,429 miles

Not all of centre stop light working

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Not all of centre stop light working

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,480 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 41,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,602 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 31,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,625 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 17,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp partially working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,395 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp partially working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 8 May 2009 9,884 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 9,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,227 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 5,195 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,124 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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R566 URD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R566 URD, 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 R566 URD registered?

R566 URD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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