MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front outer c.v boots heavily perished
front brake pads very thin
long handbrake travel
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyre both close to limit
rear brakes out of balance
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front outer c.v boots heavily perished
front brake pads very thin
long handbrake travel
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyre both close to limit
rear brakes out of balance
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R240 ECR is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R240 ECR, 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 R240 ECR registered?
R240 ECR is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R240 ECR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R240 ECR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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