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R944 GEC

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,920 mi
Last recorded55,920 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 GEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no antifreeze in engine.

Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,567 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no antifreeze in engine.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,014 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 45,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,626 miles

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

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

engine mount worn

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,589 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 29,684 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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R944 GEC is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R944 GEC, 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 R944 GEC registered?

R944 GEC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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