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R861 GYJ

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,707 mi
Last recorded70,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 GYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,606 miles

nearside sill corroded

power steering drive belt worn

Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,606 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside sill corroded

power steering drive belt worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,804 miles

nearside sill corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,683 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,683 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,760 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,760 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,034 miles

front brake pads low

slight leaks from power steering hoses

Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,034 miles

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

front brake pads low

slight leaks from power steering hoses

Fail 15 Oct 2007 45,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,022 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRACK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 42,173 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 42,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R861 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

R861 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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