MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,472 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamps deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak From top pipe when under pressure ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And system corroded (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Socket attached to wheel nut
Oil leak ()
Signs of severe PAS fluid leak around reservoir, not leaking at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 XOA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue 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 R218 XOA, 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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How do I check the history of R218 XOA?
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What year was R218 XOA registered?
R218 XOA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R218 XOA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R218 XOA 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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