MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,930 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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air bag light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
air bag light on
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bulb out in high density
nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge
nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)
offside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed
slight imbalance on rear footbrake
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bulb out in high density
nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge
nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)
offside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed
slight imbalance on rear footbrake
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag warning lamp lit.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R226 AWR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R226 AWR, 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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How do I check the history of R226 AWR?
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What year was R226 AWR registered?
R226 AWR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 October 1997.
Is R226 AWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R226 AWR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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