MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Body damage to front & rear bumper
Body damage to nearside front wing mirror
Oil leak
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Body damage to front & rear bumper
Body damage to nearside front wing mirror
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
body damage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
body damage
Oil leak
cut on n/s/r tyre wall
n/s mirror glass slightly damaged
n/s outer sill panel slightly damaged
rear bumper slightly damaged & rear boot area
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
cut on n/s/r tyre wall
n/s mirror glass slightly damaged
n/s outer sill panel slightly damaged
rear bumper slightly damaged & rear boot area
near side rear side wall tyre slightly craked
off side rear side wall tyre slighty craked
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
near side rear side wall tyre slightly cracked
off side rear side wall tyre slightly cracked
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R238 LCE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R238 LCE, 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 R238 LCE registered?
R238 LCE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R238 LCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R238 LCE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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