MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to tail-gate,rear bumper,and rear floorpan
n/s/f shock absorber damp/oily
power steering pump area/resivoir area damp/oily
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to tail-gate,rear bumper, and rear floorpan
front inner brake pads look low
n/s/f shock absorber damp
power steering pump area/resivoir area damp/oily
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f tyre on limit 175/65/14/c/h/t?
power steering pump area and resivoir area damp and oily
radiator veryrusty and in very poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R262 EVC is a 1997 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R262 EVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R262 EVC?
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What year was R262 EVC registered?
R262 EVC is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 5 December 1997.
Is R262 EVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R262 EVC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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