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R594 LUF

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,614 mi
Last recorded127,614 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 LUF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 127,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 125,320 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 125,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2009 119,478 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,941 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 112,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 107,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,652 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 90,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp aims on limit

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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R594 LUF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R594 LUF, 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 R594 LUF registered?

R594 LUF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R594 LUF safe to buy?

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