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R940 SOJ

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,643 mi
Last recorded108,643 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 SOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 108,094 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 97,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,767 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,430 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 89,430 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,404 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,707 miles

NSR tyre worn unevenly.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,244 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,430 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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R940 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R940 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 R940 SOJ registered?

R940 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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