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R867 BNV

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,721 mi
Last recorded118,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 BNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 118,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 104,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,096 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 104,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 92,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 78,032 miles

Advise offside front tyre

Advise offside wiper

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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R867 BNV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R867 BNV, 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 R867 BNV registered?

R867 BNV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R867 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R867 BNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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