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R926 KJW

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,466 mi
Last recorded111,466 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 KJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,466 miles

Front brake discs very worn

Rear tyres cracking

Slight exhaust leak

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2009 111,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs very worn

Rear tyres cracking

Slight exhaust leak

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 98,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,934 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 86,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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R926 KJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R926 KJW, 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 R926 KJW registered?

R926 KJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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