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R938 BEC

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 BEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2009 87,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,139 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 84,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 84,197 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 81,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 81,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,479 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R938 BEC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R938 BEC, 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 R938 BEC registered?

R938 BEC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R938 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 BEC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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