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R89 BAH

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,751 mi
Last recorded57,751 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 BAH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,751 miles

slight wewar both front tyres inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,751 miles

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

slight wewar both front tyres inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,070 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 53,070 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,093 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,540 miles

small blow from exhaust downpipe

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,187 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,364 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 47,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,280 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 38,685 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,158 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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R89 BAH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R89 BAH, 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 R89 BAH registered?

R89 BAH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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