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R904 EHG

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,994 mi
Last recorded78,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 EHG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,994 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,454 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 77,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside down (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

corrosion to n/s/r sill and under vehicle to o/s middle of vehicle

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/f wiper split but not smearing screen

Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,622 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

corrosion to n/s/r sill and under vehicle to o/s middle of vehicle

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/f wiper split but not smearing screen

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,884 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 May 2016 72,779 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 69,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,123 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,007 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2013 64,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 64,238 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,981 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,670 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 52,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,801 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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R904 EHG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R904 EHG, 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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R904 EHG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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