MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both drive belts cracked.
oil level low
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both drive belts cracked.
oil level low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R200 MFR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R200 MFR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R200 MFR?
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What year was R200 MFR registered?
R200 MFR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R200 MFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R200 MFR shows 9 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.
Does R200 MFR have outstanding finance?
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