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R9 VAM

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,015 mi
Last recorded37,015 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 VAM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,691 miles

both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,490 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R tyre cracking (deteriorating)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 31,812 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,812 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,900 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,849 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly perrished

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,068 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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R9 VAM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R9 VAM, 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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R9 VAM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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