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R91 KWH

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,417 mi
Last recorded44,417 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 KWH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,417 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,798 miles

Brake fluid appears to be red

Powersteering level low

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2012 26,798 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Brake fluid appears to be red

Powersteering level low

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,988 miles

airbag warning light on

n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded and starting to weaken

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,495 miles

airbag warning light on

condensation in n/s/f headlight

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,850 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,859 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake high travel

rear brake hose metal ends advanced corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,347 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 15,347 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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R91 KWH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R91 KWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R91 KWH registered?

R91 KWH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R91 KWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 KWH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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