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R909 OJH

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,714 mi
Last recorded88,714 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 OJH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 88,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,190 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slight binding

offside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,505 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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 11 Oct 2007 65,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,193 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OJH 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 R909 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

R909 OJH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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