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R988 DVV

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,544 mi
Last recorded42,544 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 DVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,544 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,544 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 41,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,747 miles

corrosion on near side and offside sills

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,777 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,427 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,306 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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R988 DVV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

R988 DVV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R988 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 DVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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