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R625 SHN

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 SHN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,815 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,402 miles

Brake pipes have been undersealed limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out on them.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 59,402 miles

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

Brake pipes have been undersealed limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out on them.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,056 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 59,056 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 55,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 55,817 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 44,442 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre.

Fail 6 Aug 2005 44,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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R625 SHN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R625 SHN, 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 R625 SHN?

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What year was R625 SHN registered?

R625 SHN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R625 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 SHN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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