MOT Status
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33,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Most probably needs adjusting inner shoes on rear . (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R262 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 R262 ORW, 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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How do I check the history of R262 ORW?
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What year was R262 ORW registered?
R262 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 April 1998.
Is R262 ORW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R262 ORW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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