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R810 WYB

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 WYB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,382 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to get perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,382 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to get perrished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,669 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,669 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,125 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear wheel dragging

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,637 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 37,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 34,780 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smear

rear wiper split

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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R810 WYB is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R810 WYB, 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 R810 WYB registered?

R810 WYB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R810 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 WYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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