MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,644 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bad engine oil leaks?
Brake fluid level low.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level low.+pump noisy.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Bad engine oil leaks?
Brake fluid level low.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level low.+pump noisy.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside wing mirror slightly loose
offside front brake feels like binding hard to tell with gearbox
power steering pump noise
Oil leak
Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
1) oil leaks 2) wheel trims fitted 3) tyres 175 65 14 4) o/s front tyre worn on edge Tracking?
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
1) oil leaks 2) wheel trims fitted 3) tyres 175 65 14 4) o/s front tyre worn on edge Tracking ?
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P459 UUY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P459 UUY, 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 P459 UUY registered?
P459 UUY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 January 1997.
Is P459 UUY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P459 UUY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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