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R689 HEC

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,716 mi
Last recorded78,716 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 HEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,716 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s outer sills signs of slight corrosion

n/s steering rack end slight dampness

Fail 5 Mar 2011 71,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s outer sills signs of slight corrosion

n/s steering rack end slight dampness

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,364 miles

exhaust signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,767 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,545 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,264 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

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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R689 HEC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R689 HEC, 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 R689 HEC registered?

R689 HEC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R689 HEC safe to buy?

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