MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside door mirror missing
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
nearside door mirror missing but vehicle fitted with offside door mirror and centre interior mirror
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
nearside door mirror missing but vehicle fitted with offside door mirror and centre interior mirror
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside door mirror missing , but vehicle fitted with offside front and interior mirror
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear silencer blowing , ns front tyre kerb rubbed , power steering pump moist ,
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
rear silencer blowing , ns front tyre kerb rubbed , power steering pump moist ,
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 XOC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XOC, 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 XOC registered?
R260 XOC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R260 XOC safe to buy?
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