MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,068 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front outer constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S front seat belt buckle cover missing
O/S rear tyre worn on inside
O/s rear tyre slightly cracking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front outer constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S front seat belt buckle cover missing
O/S rear tyre worn on inside
O/s rear tyre slightly cracking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
drivers' seatbelt stalk cover missing
as previous test
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
note cover on seatbelt stalk missing
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres are showing signs of perishing in side walls and tread.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R205 FAV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R205 FAV, 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 R205 FAV registered?
R205 FAV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R205 FAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R205 FAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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