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R85 KAD

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 KAD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2007 88,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,213 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,246 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 80,137 miles

low reserve travel on park brake steering rack weeping very slight weep from power steering pump all advises assesed to be ok at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2005 80,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE STEERING RACK WEEPING ON TOP SEAL ALL ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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R85 KAD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R85 KAD, 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 R85 KAD registered?

R85 KAD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R85 KAD safe to buy?

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