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R602 TOJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,582 mi
Last recorded71,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 TOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,582 miles

Offside cv gaiter perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,206 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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,206 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,729 miles

one bulb out in center brake light

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,389 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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R602 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R602 TOJ, 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 R602 TOJ registered?

R602 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R602 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R602 TOJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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