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R57 APP

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 APP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2011 97,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no oil in engine

no water in coolant

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

power steering fluid low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,552 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 90,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,596 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,555 miles

srs light on dash

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

ns + os outer sills corroded

osr tyre cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,555 miles

exhaust corroded

ns + os outer sills corroded

osr tyre cracked

slight play in steering rack

srs light on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,246 miles

both rear lower void bushes slight play and perrished

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,639 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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R57 APP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R57 APP, 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 R57 APP registered?

R57 APP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R57 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 APP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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