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R934 CBD

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,803 mi
Last recorded115,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 CBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,803 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 115,799 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre perished , advise replacement

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 110,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,152 miles

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

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

impact damage to n/s/f wing and rear boot lid

Fail 22 Oct 2011 108,108 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

impact damage to n/s/f wing and rear boot lid

Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 105,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 102,858 miles

n/s/f wing damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 22 Oct 2009 102,858 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 25 Oct 2008 100,759 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 100,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,329 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 98,329 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 94,116 miles

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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R934 CBD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R934 CBD, 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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R934 CBD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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