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R663 NAU

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 NAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 112,492 miles

Corrosion hole to nearside front outer sill

Springs corroding

Fail 2 May 2016 112,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion hole to nearside front outer sill

Springs corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,865 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded but gas tight

Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust back box heavily corroded but gas tight

Pass 2 May 2012 79,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to ns rear wheel inner rim

Fail 1 May 2012 79,374 miles

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

rear brakes uneven

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to ns front wheel inner rim

slight play to os front rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,947 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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R663 NAU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R663 NAU, 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 R663 NAU registered?

R663 NAU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R663 NAU safe to buy?

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