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R648 NSR

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 NSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,667 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 105,667 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,523 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

several l.e.d's out in centre stop light

water leak from header tank

Fail 25 Mar 2009 99,498 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

several l.e.d's out in centre stop light

water leak from header tank

Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,266 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp has condensation inside it

power steering fluid below minimum recommend further investigation

Fail 24 Apr 2008 85,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp has condensation inside it

power steering fluid below minimum recommend further investigation

Pass 1 May 2007 79,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 67,129 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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R648 NSR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R648 NSR, 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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R648 NSR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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