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R664 NGC

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,409 mi
Last recorded62,409 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 NGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,415 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,718 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,352 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,527 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 50,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 46,568 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 46,568 miles

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

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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R664 NGC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R664 NGC, 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 R664 NGC registered?

R664 NGC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R664 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R664 NGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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