MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/s/r tyre perishing
front c.v boots cracking
slight power steering leak on system
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both front c.v boots starting to crack
O/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both front c.v boots starting to crack
O/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R166 LER is a 1997 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 LER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R166 LER registered?
R166 LER is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R166 LER safe to buy?
The MOT history for R166 LER shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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