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R929 SOJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,427 mi
Last recorded81,427 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 SOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,427 miles

Oil leak

battery loose

n/s/f outer cv gaiter damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,804 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,795 miles

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

c.v.gaiters slightly cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,033 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 72,009 miles

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

185/55r15

both front brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre perishing on the sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,826 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 68,776 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,412 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 63,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 61,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,463 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 59,435 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R929 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R929 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.

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What year was R929 SOJ registered?

R929 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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