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R670 AHJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,517 mi
Last recorded68,517 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 AHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,517 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,373 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 54,372 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 51,097 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 43,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,047 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 38,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,623 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,648 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 12,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 12,979 miles

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

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

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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R670 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R670 AHJ, 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 R670 AHJ registered?

R670 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R670 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 AHJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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