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R693 LTE

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 LTE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 37,370 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrossion around tailgate hinges.

Slight corrossion of rear brake backplates.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 37,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrossion around tailgate hinges.

Slight corrossion of rear brake backplates.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 36,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,171 miles

CUT TO N/S/R TYRE wall

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,769 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 33,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,316 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 30,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,925 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,726 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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R693 LTE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R693 LTE, 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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R693 LTE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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