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R851 LER

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,334 mi
Last recorded40,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 LER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,334 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 40,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,172 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 40,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 39,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,835 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,942 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 37,942 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,314 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,593 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 36,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,371 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 35,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,151 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 34,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 30,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,614 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,796 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,060 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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R851 LER is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R851 LER, 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 R851 LER registered?

R851 LER is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R851 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 LER shows 26 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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