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R644 VOK

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 VOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,029 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 52,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,516 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,872 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,486 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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R644 VOK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R644 VOK, 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 R644 VOK registered?

R644 VOK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R644 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R644 VOK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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