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R649 NSR

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,679 mi
Last recorded93,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 NSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,679 miles

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,508 miles

both cv boots perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both cv boots perished

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,349 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 89,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,994 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 83,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,061 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,854 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 71,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,356 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 63,356 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)

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

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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R649 NSR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R649 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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What year was R649 NSR registered?

R649 NSR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R649 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R649 NSR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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