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R82 CJW

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 CJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advice front wipers not always parking in the correct position,

advice scratch on windscreen just off swept area,

handbrake cable close to rear brake pipe but not touching,

suspect front pads maybe low unable to see inner pad,

Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,195 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 75,650 miles

exhaust corroded

minor blow on exhaust front pipe

o/s/f tyre approaching wearmarkers

Pass 28 Dec 2005 65,916 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing marked

slight weep on ppower steering

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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R82 CJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R82 CJW, 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 R82 CJW registered?

R82 CJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R82 CJW safe to buy?

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