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R661 KFW

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 KFW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,316 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheel arches corroded o/k at test

o/s rear subframe fixing bracket corroded o/k at test

Fail 10 Dec 2013 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded o/k at test

o/s rear subframe fixing bracket corroded o/k at test

Pass 16 May 2012 51,477 miles

centre exhaust silencer pipe to box seam fracturing

front exhaust downpipe minor blow

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails corroding

offside front headligt condensation - not affecting beam image

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

powersteering belt squeal

powersteering pipes weepy - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 51,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust silencer pipe to box seam fracturing

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails corroding

offside front headligt condensation - not affecting beam image

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside sill corroded

powersteering belt squeal

powersteering pipes weepy - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 46,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills have light corrosion

power steering pump damp

Fail 5 May 2011 46,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills have light corrosion

power steering pump damp

Pass 10 May 2010 42,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 37,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,808 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,164 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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R661 KFW 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 72.7%.

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 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 R661 KFW, 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 R661 KFW registered?

R661 KFW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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