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R967 HEC

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,129 mi
Last recorded69,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 HEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,129 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak ?

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,910 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

steering inner rack joints slight play

undernearth corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,819 miles

brake pipes ends corroded

coil springs and shockers worn and corroded

oil leak

tyres cracking up

undernearth corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,819 miles

brake pipes ends corroded

coil springs and shockers worn and corroded

oil leak

tyres cracking up

undernearth corroded

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,467 miles

coil springs corroded

oil leak

steering rack slight play in inner rack ends

undernearth and sills corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

coil springs corroded

oil leak

steering rack slight play in inner rack ends

undernearth and sills corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,466 miles

ends of brake pipes to offside front and nearside rear corroded

engine oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,445 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ends of brake pipes to offside front and nearside rear corroded

engine oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,321 miles

coil springs corroded

oil leak

undernearth corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,121 miles

corroded undernearth

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside & offside front coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre scrubing and nail in center of tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside & offside front coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre scrubing and nail in center of tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake binding

unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,267 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 58,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 56,061 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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R967 HEC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green 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 R967 HEC, 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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R967 HEC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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