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R621 LUY

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,300 mi
Last recorded89,300 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 LUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 89,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 89,724 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,256 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,467 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 61,987 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R621 LUY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R621 LUY, 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

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What year was R621 LUY registered?

R621 LUY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R621 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R621 LUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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