MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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GEARBOX/DRIVE SHAFTS NOISY.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front registration plate damaged.
nearside front tyre worn on edges.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
GEARBOX/DRIVE SHAFTS NOISY.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front registration plate damaged.
nearside front tyre worn on edges.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light is on indicating a fault
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R212 BHU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R212 BHU, 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 R212 BHU registered?
R212 BHU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R212 BHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R212 BHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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