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R833 TLU

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 TLU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,995 miles

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

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

Offside rear service slightly low on effort

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 91,278 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors are starting to perish

both front shock absorbers are damp

front exhaust downpipe is slightly blowing

rear exhaust joint is blowing

steering rack is damp

Pass 18 Aug 2007 86,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one bulb in eye level brake light not working all the rest work

Pass 19 Aug 2006 79,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 74,513 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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R833 TLU is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R833 TLU, 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 R833 TLU registered?

R833 TLU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R833 TLU safe to buy?

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