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R618 BAU

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,355 mi
Last recorded43,355 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 BAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,355 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 41,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,666 miles

damage to wheel trims †slight gas leak from exhaust froont pipe †power steering belt cracking †power steering pump/pipes wet with fluid no visible signs of leak

o/s/f light lense carcked †o/s/f shock absorber damp †slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle joint †brake hoses perrished/metal ends corroded

o/s/f seat belt catch stiff in operation †radiator in poor condition †engine/gear box oil leaks †minor dents/scratches to various body pannles

Fail 25 Nov 2005 37,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to wheel trims †nsr tyre sidewall damaged †centre switch console insecure †exhaust centre to rear joint very heavily corroded †dents & scratches to various body panels †

os headlamp lense cover broken †perishing & cracking to various steering & suspension bushes †slight leak from osf shock absorber †perishing to brake hoses

Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,230 miles

damage to wheel trims †nsr tyre sidewall damaged †centre switch console insecure †exhaust centre to rear joint very heavily corroded †dents & scratches to various body panels †

os headlamp lense cover broken †perishing & cracking to various steering & suspension bushes †slight leak from osf shock absorber †perishing to brake hoses

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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R618 BAU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R618 BAU, 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 R618 BAU registered?

R618 BAU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R618 BAU safe to buy?

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