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R629 DGB

1997 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,836 mi
Last recorded70,836 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 DGB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,759 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

nail in o/s/r

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,463 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

high level brake light 1 bulb not working

nearside rear tyre side-wall perished

slight wear in off-side steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,817 miles

CHILD SEATS IN BOTH OUTER REAR SEATS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,486 miles

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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R629 DGB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R629 DGB, 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 R629 DGB registered?

R629 DGB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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