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R978 TCH

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,015 mi
Last recorded48,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 TCH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,173 miles

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

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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R978 TCH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R978 TCH, 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 R978 TCH registered?

R978 TCH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 October 1997.

Is R978 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 TCH shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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