MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
n/s/r light unit water ingress
srs light come on when moving drivers seat. went off when seat put back
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
n/s/r light unit water ingress
srs light come on when moving drivers seat. went off when seat put back
Coolant leak
battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s front tyre crackes in tyre
srs light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s front tyre crackes in tyre
srs light on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres 4mm tread cracking
engine noisy
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
tread cracking on front x2 tyres
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R239 MVL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R239 MVL, 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 R239 MVL registered?
R239 MVL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R239 MVL safe to buy?
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