MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door accident damage
rear bumper n/s accident damage
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door accident damage
rear bumper n/s accident damage
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust very poor condition
slight suspension knocks
surface rust to brake pipes
underbody corrosion
wiper park inop
bonnet pull handle broken
corrosion to rear coil springs
exhaust poor condition.suspension knocks.surface rust to brake pipes.wiper park inop.
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
heavy corrsion forming to n/s outer sill
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P262 XJR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P262 XJR, 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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P262 XJR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P262 XJR safe to buy?
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