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R985 JTW

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,109 mi
Last recorded75,109 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 JTW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake servo is damp

long hand brake travel

power steering pipes and pump damp

radiator condition is poor

rear suspension bushes are perished

slight misting in the n/s head light

wear in the steering rack o/s inner ball joint

wheel rims are scored

Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,109 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

brake servo is damp

long hand brake travel

power steering pipes and pump damp

radiator condition is poor

rear suspension bushes are perished

slight misting in the n/s head light

wear in the steering rack o/s inner ball joint

wheel rims are scored

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,167 miles

n/s rear seat belt catch mechanism plastic cover is broken

power steering pipes are damp

radiator condition is poor

temp gauge is not working

Fail 20 Sep 2007 71,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

temp gauge is not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes are damp

radiator condition is poor

the plastic cover for the n/s rear seat belt catch is broken

Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,859 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 64,859 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

FRONT FOG LAMP REFLECTORS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WALL BEEN REPAIRED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

RADIATOR CORRODED

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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R985 JTW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver 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 R985 JTW, 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 R985 JTW registered?

R985 JTW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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