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R874 GYJ

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,454 mi
Last recorded67,454 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 GYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,454 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,986 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,615 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,542 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 52,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,038 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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R874 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R874 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 R874 GYJ registered?

R874 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R874 GYJ safe to buy?

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