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R966 GCU

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,689 mi
Last recorded92,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 GCU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both sill condition

advise n/s head light bracket condition

Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both sill condition

advise n/s head light bracket condition

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,743 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 83,742 miles

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

Drivebelts getting cracked and perrished

Front exhaust section abit corroded slightly

Front subframe and susp/arms abit corroded slightly

Front to rear fuel pipe abit corroded

Fuel tank and straps abit corroded slightly

N/S front to rear b/pipe at rear and rear end b/pipes all abit corroded slightly

O/S/F side indicator abit loose

O/S/R tyre abit distorted at inner tread edge and N/S/R tyre low on tread and getting perrished

Rear inner sill/chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts all abit corroded slightly

Small crack at screen

W/Arch edges abit corroded (esp rears) and outer sills getting corroded along seams

Pass 10 Feb 2006 78,270 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 78,270 miles

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

advise rear exhaust

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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R966 GCU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R966 GCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R966 GCU registered?

R966 GCU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R966 GCU safe to buy?

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