MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust tailpipe fouls on rear body kit valence.
Gouging to outer tyre wall and slight damage to inner rim on nearside rear wheel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Plastic covers prevent full exaination of outer body sills.
Slight damage and corrosion tio nearside rear outer wheel arch. Advise attention to smoothen edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust tailpipe fouls on rear body kit valence.
Gouging to outer tyre wall and slight damage to inner rim on nearside rear wheel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic covers prevent full exaination of outer body sills.
Slight damage and corrosion tio nearside rear outer wheel arch. Advise attention to smoothen edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body kit fitted
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged. ply cord not exposed
non standard rear lamps fitted
suspension lowering springs fitted
rear exhaust section is connected using flexible exhaust tubing.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R216 BDX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R216 BDX, 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 R216 BDX registered?
R216 BDX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R216 BDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R216 BDX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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