MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s outer sill getting rusty
n/s/f strut starting mist of oil
n/s/r metal brake pipe getting rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s outer sill getting rusty
n/s/f strut starting mist of oil
n/s/r metal brake pipe getting rusty
Corrosion on chassis/front and rear suspension/outer sills not yet excessive.
Exhaust front pipe has slight blow.
SRS light on.
General corrosion on chassis/suspension/etc.
Both rear tyres starting to perrish in tread area.
Rear exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R223 MVO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R223 MVO, 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 R223 MVO registered?
R223 MVO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R223 MVO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 MVO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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