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R573 TPX

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,380 mi
Last recorded55,380 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 TPX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 55,380 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2026 55,284 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 30 Apr 2024 52,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 52,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,925 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 48,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2020 48,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,042 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit full of water

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,696 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 42,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,832 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,655 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2008 38,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,799 miles

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

brake master cylinder fluid low

exhaust front pipe and centre section in poor condition

offside and nearside front tyres tread close to limit and on legal limit on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres tread getting low and badly perished in tread area and sidewalls

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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R573 TPX is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R573 TPX, 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 R573 TPX registered?

R573 TPX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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