MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chip in front windscreen outside zone A
dirty and muddy under car
drivers seat belt stalk sticking
engine radiator leaking coolant
front lower wishbone bushes worn
n/s outer c.v boot perished
o/s/f road wheel bent (slight)
rear suspension bushes worn
srs light on
wiper blades poor
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
chip in front windscreen outside zone A
coolant level low (topped up)
dirty and muddy under car
drivers seat belt stalk sticking
engine radiator leaking coolant
front lower wishbone bushes worn
n/s outer c.v boot perished
o/s/f road wheel bent (slight)
rear suspension bushes worn
srs light on
wiper blades poor
Metal brake pipes to both rear wheels poor condition.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight damage to N/S/F wheel inner bead rim.
Slight play O/S end of steering rack.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Metal brake pipes to both rear wheels poor condition.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight damage to N/S/F wheel inner bead rim.
Slight play O/S end of steering rack.
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
front washer switch operates rear and rear washer switch operates front washers
offside rear tyre perished
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
front washer switch operates rear and rear washer switch operates front washers
offside rear tyre perished
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R237 BRW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver 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 R237 BRW, 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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What year was R237 BRW registered?
R237 BRW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R237 BRW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R237 BRW 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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