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R976 ENV

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 ENV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,812 miles

N/S REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,812 miles

N/S REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 44,666 miles

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

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

power steering hose damp

Fail 9 Jan 2009 39,213 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no.plate slightly faded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,213 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no.plate slightly faded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,608 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,249 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 33,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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R976 ENV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R976 ENV, 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 R976 ENV registered?

R976 ENV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R976 ENV safe to buy?

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