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R634 DDL

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 DDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 97,037 miles

Both Rear Outer Driveshaft GAitors Perishing

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust Area

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,337 miles

osr sill weak, nsf tyre getting low, emissions aratic

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,213 miles

Slight damage to offside front seat belt buckle

Slight dampness around power steering pump/pipe area and power steering fluid level on min mark

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,790 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 80,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/rear tyer age cracking

under side of car muddy

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,979 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres low on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,879 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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R634 DDL is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R634 DDL, 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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R634 DDL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R634 DDL safe to buy?

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