MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres getting low tread on edges
damage to rear end/bumper and lights bent
nearside and offside front cv boots perishing
nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge
advise both outer cv boots perished
advise front brake discs slighty worn and rusty ( surface rust )
advise one bulb out in centre brake light
advise slight play in o/s inner rack joint
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise both outer cv boots perished
advise front brake discs slighty worn and rusty ( surface rust )
advise one bulb out in centre brake light
advise slight play in o/s inner rack joint
bottom of radiator showing signs of corrosion
car has been in a accident (hit from behind)
slight gearbox leak
slight play in steering rack
slight power steering leak from pipes around bottle
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
bottom of radiator showing signs of corrosion
brake fluid low
car has been in a accident (hit from behind)
dent in nearside rear wheel rim
slight gearbox leak
slight play in steering rack
slight power steering leak from pipes around bottle
sqeak from nearside front wheel
front pads low
o/s/r brake has slightly lower effort
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 RTS is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R242 RTS, 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 R242 RTS registered?
R242 RTS is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R242 RTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 RTS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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