MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery loose - but secure
front exhaust section corroded in places
front subframe corroded in places
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
o/s/r brake sticking slightly
rear exhaust heat shield loose
slight play detected in handbrake lever
small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen
front subframe corroded in places
o/s/f shock absorber slightly misted
slight traces of leakage from coolant radiator
small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen
both rear tyres wearing low
coolant level low
corrosion around n/s of front subframe
small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen
very slight play detected in o/s of steering - detected @ road wheel
coolant level low
front brake pads wearing low
rear lower engine ount rubber worn
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
coolant level low
front brake pads wearing low
rear lower engine ount rubber worn
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R147 PER is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 R147 PER, 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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What year was R147 PER registered?
R147 PER is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R147 PER safe to buy?
The MOT history for R147 PER shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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