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R861 CGF

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,391 mi
Last recorded45,391 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 CGF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 45,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front and rear tyres have slight cracking on the side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,484 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,586 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 25,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R861 CGF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R861 CGF, 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 R861 CGF registered?

R861 CGF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R861 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 CGF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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