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R931 OAU

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,133 mi
Last recorded33,133 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 OAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,133 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear arch slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,966 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,511 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 32,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,957 miles

both rear tyre perrished †slight dampness around paower steering res

Pass 13 Sep 2005 313,320 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 313,320 miles

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

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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R931 OAU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green 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 R931 OAU, 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 R931 OAU registered?

R931 OAU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R931 OAU 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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