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R667 JCU

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,522 mi
Last recorded102,522 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 JCU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,522 miles

1 bulb inop in centre stop light

condensation in ns head light & poor pattern

hand brake travel excessive

ns cv boot leaking

os rear shock absorber lower bush worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,905 miles

ns & os outer sills corroded .ok at time of mot test

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,905 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

ns & os outer sills corroded .ok at time of mot test

Fail 18 Sep 2008 93,396 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os rear light lens broken

os rear service brake & hand brake effort low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,396 miles

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

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

os rear light lens broken

os rear service brake & hand brake effort low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,459 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 88,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 85,522 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal limit ok at time of mot test

front brake pads getting low ok at mot test

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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R667 JCU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R667 JCU, 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 R667 JCU registered?

R667 JCU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R667 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R667 JCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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