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R610 LVE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

222,736 mi
Last recorded222,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 LVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 222,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

auxillary belt badly deteriorated

coolant level low

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

sills & bodywork corroded

windscreen cracked along length of screen on lower edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 214,464 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

wipers split on ends

Fail 23 Jul 2014 214,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

wipers split on ends

Pass 10 Apr 2013 209,684 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 209,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 209,668 miles

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

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

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

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

centre hi-res stop light not working at 100%.

damage to windscreen outside drivers view.

o/s+n/s dip beam becoming poor/dim.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f tyre preesure low.

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

spare tyre defective.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 209,666 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

centre hi-res stop light not working at 100%.

damage to windscreen outside drivers view.

o/s+n/s dip beam becoming poor/dim.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f tyre pressure low.

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

spare tyre defective.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 195,460 miles

damage to windscreen.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r outer sill corroding.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor/dim.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f+o/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

play in n/s steering rack arm/joint becoming close to acceptable limits.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 195,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r outer sill corroding.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor/dim.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f+o/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre pressure low.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

play in n/s steering rack arm/joint close to acceptable limits.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 183,379 miles

air bag light on.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor/dim.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r handbrake cables starting to deteriorate.

play in steering rack/system.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight fluid weep around pipe/hose on power steering.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 183,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor/dim.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r handbrake cables starting to deteriorate.

play in steering rack/system.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight fluid weep around pipe/hose on power steering.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 165,214 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 165,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 165,214 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to windscreen in zone B.

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

front suspension/subframe/anti roll bar starting to corrode.

front+rear shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

power steering fluid low.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 147,108 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake close to full travel.

Fail 20 Jun 2007 147,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension/anti roll bar/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around front pipe exhaust.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep/get soft.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on outer edge getting close to canvas.

oil leak.

play in n/s steering rack arm becoming close to acceptable limits.

play in steering rack.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pump.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 120,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 120,327 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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R610 LVE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R610 LVE, 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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R610 LVE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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