MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front brakes binding
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
rear service brake readings low
service brake efficiency poor
windscreen damaged in excess of requirements but not adversely affecting drivers view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake binding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
windscreen damaged in excess of requirements but not affecting drivers view
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake binding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
windscreen damaged in excess of requirements but not affecting drivers view
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to offside & nearside outer & inner sills
heavy corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner wheeel arches lower
nearside of front window screen damaged(not effecting drivers view)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to offside & nearside outer & inner sills
heavy corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner wheeel arches lower
nearside of front window screen damaged(not effecting drivers view)
offside front outer brake pad possibly breaking up
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted & damaged
nearside of front window screen has damage (not effecting drivers view)
offside front wiper ends split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted & damaged
nearside of front window screen has damage (not effecting drivers view)
offside front wiper ends split
All rear metal brake pipes corroded -close to excess-
All rear suspension arm bushes spliting & perished
Both front outer CV boots perished
Both front tyres worn to limit & worn heavy on edges -close to excess-
Coolant level low!
Fuel filler neck corroded
Off side front wheel stuff to turn by hand?
Off side head light aim adjusted to its upper most level
Off side head light unit damaged & insecure (slight)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All rear metal brake pipes corroded -close to excess-
All rear suspension arm bushes spliting & perished
Both front outer CV boots perished
Both front tyres worn to limit & worn heavy on edges -close to excess-
Coolant level low!
Fuel filler neck corroded
Off side front wheel stuff to turn by hand?
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering belt splitting
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both no plates deteriorating
both rear trailing arm bushes worn
front exhaust mounting bracket corroded
nearside rear outer sill damaged
offside front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front wiper blade smearing
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust rubber mounting splitting
slight play in steering column
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both no plates deteriorating
both rear trailing arm bushes worn
front exhaust mounting bracket corroded
nearside rear outer sill damaged
offside front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front wiper blade smearing
offside rear brake pipe corroded
power steering belt splitting
rear exhaust rubber mounting splitting
slight play in steering column
bonnet hinges stiff.
gearbox oil leak.
nearside steering rack boot perished.
offside wiper blade in poor condition.
rear trailing arm bushes in poor rusty and perished condition.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
bonnet hinges stiff.
gearbox oil leak.
nearside steering rack boot perished.
offside wiper blade in poor condition.
rear trailing arm bushes in poor rusty and perished condition.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre worn on inner edge. †kat heat sheild loose. †front number plate cracked.
n/s/rear tyre worn on both edges. †o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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R10 BDS is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 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 R10 BDS, 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 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R10 BDS is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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