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R883 CUA

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,824 mi
Last recorded114,824 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 CUA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,824 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Sep 2013 114,824 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 102,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,175 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,093 miles

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

both rear wheel arches and near front slightly corroded

upper level brake light bulb not working

Fail 19 Jul 2010 77,093 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both rear wheel arches and near front slightly corroded

upper level brake light bulb not working

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 46,023 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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R883 CUA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R883 CUA, 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 R883 CUA registered?

R883 CUA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R883 CUA safe to buy?

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