MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,072 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS CRACK RIGHT HAND SIDE LOWER
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS CRACK RIGHT HAND SIDE LOWER
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISE VISUAL EXAMINATION OF OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE AS APPEARS TO BE SLIGHTLY STICKY
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE VISUAL EXAMINATION OF OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE AS APPEARS TO BE SLIGHTLY STICKY
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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P785 LOW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P785 LOW, 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 P785 LOW registered?
P785 LOW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 January 1997.
Is P785 LOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P785 LOW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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