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R924 YDX

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,779 mi
Last recorded88,779 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 YDX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 88,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,893 miles

corrosion to outer sills needs attention

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 80,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

coolant level very low

corrosion to outer sills needs attention

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre very badly split and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,313 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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R924 YDX is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R924 YDX, 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 R924 YDX registered?

R924 YDX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R924 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 YDX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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