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R991 ABD

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,861 mi
Last recorded118,861 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 ABD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,861 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 118,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,655 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 112,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 93,671 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 93,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 85,112 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s head lamp top bracket broken

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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R991 ABD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R991 ABD, 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 R991 ABD registered?

R991 ABD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R991 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 ABD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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