MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,829 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
blow in front section of exhaust
chips to screen
corrosion to metal brake pipes
cv gaitors heavily perished
damage to o/s outer sill
engine oil leak
n/s rear tyre perished and cracked
n/s/r indicator fading
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
repair to o/s rear sill heavily undersealed
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
blow in front section of exhaust
chips to screen
corrosion to metal brake pipes
cv gaitors heavily perished
damage to o/s outer sill
engine oil leak
n/s rear tyre perished and cracked
n/s/r indicator fading
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in steering
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
o/s rear tyre poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 WUF is a 1997 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 WUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P278 WUF registered?
P278 WUF is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is P278 WUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 WUF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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