MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front and rear tyres different sizes
tested in wet and dirty condition
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
lower engine mounting bush worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
air bag light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
nearside front brake binding slighty
srs warning light on
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear tyre perished around tread but not down to the cords
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R202 MPB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R202 MPB, 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 R202 MPB registered?
R202 MPB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R202 MPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R202 MPB 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.
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