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R885 XNA

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,122 mi
Last recorded78,122 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 XNA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 78,122 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,696 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 76,696 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 75,094 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 75,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,733 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,446 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,598 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,598 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,984 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,193 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 57,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,993 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 539,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 50,635 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 50,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R885 XNA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R885 XNA, 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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R885 XNA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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