MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
emissions borderline
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions borderline
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side rear number plate lamp lense brocken
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
off side rear number plate lamp lense brocken
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
passenger door mirror missing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
passenger door mirror missing
long parking brake travel
oil leak
some power steering fluid seepage
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
sidewall perished in offside rear tyre
some old oil around power steering pump
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R258 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R258 TSN, 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 R258 TSN registered?
R258 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R258 TSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R258 TSN shows 15 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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