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R914 GYJ

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,178 mi
Last recorded56,178 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 GYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,178 miles

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

air bag light

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,028 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,013 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,959 miles

Battery insecure

Both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 37,134 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot handle damaged

front brake discs lipped ; advise replace

front bumper damaged

h/brake high

nearside body damaged

offside dip beam on lower limit

slight bind in transmission

Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,134 miles

Battery insecure

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

boot handle damaged

front brake discs lipped ; advise replace

front bumper damaged

h/brake high

nearside body damaged

offside dip beam on lower limit

slight bind in transmission

Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,126 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 35,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,026 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY DETERIORATING 185/55/15H

Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY DETERIORATING 185/55/15H

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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R914 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R914 GYJ, 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 R914 GYJ registered?

R914 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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