MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R159 RER is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R159 RER, 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 R159 RER registered?
R159 RER is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R159 RER safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 RER shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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