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R827 LFJ

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,831 mi
Last recorded68,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 LFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,474 miles

Rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,474 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,905 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 50,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,352 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 42,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,004 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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R827 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R827 LFJ, 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 R827 LFJ registered?

R827 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R827 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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