MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside front tyre low tread
oil leak from engine
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front tyre low tread
oil leak from engine
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
slight play in offside front steering rack end also laek on power steering pump
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P160 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P160 JSR, 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 P160 JSR registered?
P160 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1997.
Is P160 JSR safe to buy?
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