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R654 JNL

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,529 mi
Last recorded61,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 JNL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,790 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,768 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,273 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 41,211 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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R654 JNL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R654 JNL, 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 R654 JNL registered?

R654 JNL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R654 JNL safe to buy?

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