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R967 YVC

1997 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 YVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 103,672 miles

o/s headlamp lens cracked and holed

Fail 13 Jun 2007 103,672 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

os headlamp lense cracked and chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2006 95,242 miles

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

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

auxillary belts perished

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside head lamp glass cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2006 95,242 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

auxillary belts perished

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside head lamp glass cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2005 86,488 miles

offside headlight lens cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2005 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bad live connection on starter motor

offside head lamp glass cracked

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 YVC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc 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 R967 YVC, 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 R967 YVC registered?

R967 YVC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R967 YVC safe to buy?

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