MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet not locking when shut (6.2.1 (e))
Emissions not tested co giving very high reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front seat belt webbing some wear
Offside Rear tyre cracking/ageing
Rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()
Offside Front seat belt webbing some wear
Offside Rear tyre cracking/ageing
Rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust box rusty
surface corrosion offside & nearside outer sills
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside wing rusty
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside wing rusty
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front bumper damaged/offside front wing rusty
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside rear tyre sidewall cracks/perishing
rust both rear wheel arch's and sill areas
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside rear tyre sidewall cracks/perishing
rust both rear wheel arch's and sill areas
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight cracking both c.v. boots
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight cracking both c.v. boots
n/s/f tyre worn in places to 2mm
slight cracking o/s c.v.boot
surface corrosion o/s/f wing.
Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/rear tyre worn below 2mm in places.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/rear tyre worn below 2mm in places.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/rear tyre worn on edges.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight cracking sidewalls n/s/rear tyre
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers door mirror cover missing. †o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R206 EGB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R206 EGB, 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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R206 EGB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 December 1997.
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