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R922 UOR

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,955 mi
Last recorded89,955 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 UOR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,955 miles

chip in nearside of windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,955 miles

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

chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,492 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,507 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 77,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 65,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 54,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,210 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,121 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pads wearing thin.

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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R922 UOR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R922 UOR, 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 R922 UOR registered?

R922 UOR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R922 UOR safe to buy?

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