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R988 BMA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,713 mi
Last recorded57,713 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 BMA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,713 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front no.plate deteriorated

o/s/f tyre advance wear

n/s/f tyre worn to limits

Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,817 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bulb out on centre stop lamp

front number plate cracked & deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,817 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bulb out on centre stop lamp

front number plate cracked & deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,170 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,187 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R988 BMA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R988 BMA, 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 R988 BMA registered?

R988 BMA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R988 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 BMA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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