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R909 MAB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,891 mi
Last recorded44,891 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 MAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,617 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,580 miles

offside wiper torn

Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside wiper torn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,187 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 26,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,158 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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R909 MAB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R909 MAB, 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 R909 MAB registered?

R909 MAB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R909 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 MAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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