MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,550 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside rear tyre perished (175/65/14)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear wheel arches corroded
Engine covered in engine oil
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Both rear wheel arches corroded
Engine covered in engine oil
Tailgate doesnt fasten shut
engine leaking oil
Both nearside and offside rear outer sills/wheel arch areas have surface corrosion.
Oil leak
Both nearside and offside rear outer sills/wheel arch areas have surface corrosion.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in O/S of steering rack
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Play in O/S of steering rack
brake discs worn
exhaust corroded
rear service brakes uneven application
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pads low
drive belts cracked
n/s rear flasher faded
o/s front tyre low on edge
brake pads low
drive belts cracked
n/s rear flasher faded
o/s front tyre low on edge
nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly and on limit
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R181 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R181 CGU, 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 R181 CGU registered?
R181 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R181 CGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R181 CGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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