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R571 EEC

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 EEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 128,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 106,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 106,736 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 106,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,897 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 100,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,358 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,586 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 82,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,718 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,471 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wipers poor.switch poor.long handbrake travel.exhaust corroding.o/s/r tyre old and worn.tyres out of shape.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wipers poor.switch poor.long handbrake travel.exhaust corroding.o/s/r tyre old and worn.tyres out of shape.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,379 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wipers poor.long handbrake travel.exhaust corroding.various components corroded.slight play in o/s rack.o/s/r tyre old and worn.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,136 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front discs worn, both front wipers poor, n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage,

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,476 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsion, gearbox damp, minor oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,558 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers worn.various components corroding.various bushes worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre on limit o/s/f tyre worn various components corrodibg various bushes worn rear tyres old and worn

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator corroding various components corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,784 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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R571 EEC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R571 EEC, 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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R571 EEC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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