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R68 GEB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,777 mi
Last recorded111,777 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 GEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,777 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 111,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,776 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 107,373 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 107,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 98,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,637 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 79,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 79,737 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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R68 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R68 GEB, 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 R68 GEB registered?

R68 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R68 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 GEB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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