MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/r outer sills corroded
power steering pump damp
radiator fins corroded
slight play in n/s steering rack ball-end
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r outer sills corroded
power steering pump damp
radiator fins corroded
slight play in n/s steering rack ball-end
altenator and power steering belts cracking
centre exhaust corroded
power steering pump damp
rear tyres badly perished
slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
altenator and power steering belts cracking
centre exhaust corroded
power steering pump damp
rear tyres badly perished
slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
power steering pump and reservoir damp
rear tyres perished
slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R617 AVV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R617 AVV, 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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R617 AVV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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