MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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18% front brake inbalance
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
18% front brake inbalance
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
corrosion starting in offside outer sill and rear wheel arch
corrsion starting in nearside outer sill
gear box leaking oil
nearside front tyre wearing uneven in treaed pattern
slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front pads are 3/4 worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both outer sill corroded
slight play in offside front steering rack knuckle joint
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight play in both sides of the steering rack
slight play in both sides of the steering rack
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres worn uneven
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R118 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R118 GEB, 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 R118 GEB registered?
R118 GEB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R118 GEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R118 GEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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