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R86 LUF

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,326 mi
Last recorded50,326 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 LUF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,326 miles

front shocks damp

slight corrosion on exhaust flexi

slight damage to nearside rear light lense

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,953 miles

nearside front shock damp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,952 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

gearbox has slight misting of oil

nearside front shock damp

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,033 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system(middle section)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,073 miles

front tyres nearing limit and starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,508 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,639 miles

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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R86 LUF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R86 LUF, 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 R86 LUF registered?

R86 LUF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R86 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 LUF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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