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R631 RNP

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,455 mi
Last recorded56,455 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 RNP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,455 miles

c/v gaiters perished

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

some travel on foot brake

Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,566 miles

Central interior mirror missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 55,564 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central interior mirror missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,346 miles

rear brakes on limit

tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2017 54,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2016 53,863 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 53,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,737 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,731 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 35,293 miles

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

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

n/s front flasher lens holed but function not impaired

Fail 28 May 2008 35,293 miles

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

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

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

n/s front flasher lens holed but function not impaired

Pass 2 May 2007 31,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 25,755 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edge (especially n/s/f )

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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R631 RNP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R631 RNP, 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 R631 RNP registered?

R631 RNP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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