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R925 SOJ

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 SOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,694 miles

see test 423583306129

Fail 13 Apr 2006 73,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nsr tyre close to limits...

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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R925 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R925 SOJ, 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 R925 SOJ registered?

R925 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R925 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 SOJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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