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R971 DDM

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,136 mi
Last recorded66,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 DDM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,136 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small tack in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small tack in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,459 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 59,988 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 59,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,121 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,629 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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R971 DDM 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 R971 DDM, 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 R971 DDM registered?

R971 DDM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R971 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 DDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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