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R855 EKX

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,724 mi
Last recorded65,724 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 EKX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,724 miles

front discs slightly corroded

nearside mirror cracked

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,724 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front discs slightly corroded

nearside mirror cracked

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,595 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2008 54,550 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,345 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,345 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R855 EKX is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R855 EKX, 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 R855 EKX registered?

R855 EKX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R855 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 EKX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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