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R934 LOJ

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,904 mi
Last recorded75,904 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 LOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,923 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,263 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near and offside front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 12 Jun 2008 66,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near and offside front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,332 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,967 miles

both rear service brake performances low

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 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R934 LOJ, 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 R934 LOJ registered?

R934 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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