MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,657 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel tank slightly corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen scratched
BATTERY INSECURE
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
P.A.S PUMP & PIPES DAMP
PLAY O/S RACK KNUCKLE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP
WINDSCREEN MARKED
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BATTERY INSECURE
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
P.A.S PUMP & PIPES DAMP
PLAY O/S RACK KNUCKLE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP
WINDSCREEN MARKED
Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread both on 3m and outer sidewalls cracking but no cords showing.185/55r15v.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread both on 3m and outer sidewalls cracking but no cords showing.185/55r15v.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R260 MEB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R260 MEB, 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 R260 MEB registered?
R260 MEB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R260 MEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R260 MEB shows 6 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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