CarVerify

Free Car Check

R620 JFH

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,879 mi
Last recorded66,879 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 JFH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,149 miles

o/s wiperblade split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,731 miles

offside front wheel dented on inside edge

offside rear wheel dented on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 42,649 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 42,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R620 JFH 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 87.5%.

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 R620 JFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R620 JFH?

You can check the full history of R620 JFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R620 JFH registered?

R620 JFH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R620 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 JFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R620 JFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R620 JFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.