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R944 OEF

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,538 mi
Last recorded97,538 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 OEF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2006 97,538 miles

front discs worn + pads low.

front pipe flexi in poor condition.

o/s of rear bumper scraped.

o/s of steering rack has up and down play.

o/s/r wheel rim dented.

rear window washer not working.

spare tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Fail 22 Jul 2006 97,538 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn + pads low.

front pipe flexi in poor condition.

o/s of rear bumper scraped.

rear window washer not working.

spare tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

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 OEF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R944 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

R944 OEF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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