MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Auxillary belt perishing and cracking
C/V Gaitors perishing and slight cracking
Nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:PAS Pump weeping
Various minor oil leaks
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Auxillary belt perishing and cracking
Brake fluid level down
C/V Gaitors perishing and slight cracking
Nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:PAS Pump weeping
Various minor oil leaks
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres very perrished
offside front tyre tread worn on the edges / close to legal limit
one high level brake lamp light source not working
power steering belt perrished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight perishing off side rear tyre
one bulb not working on milti bulb centre rear brake lamp
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R266 JJE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 R266 JJE, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R266 JJE registered?
R266 JJE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1997.
Is R266 JJE safe to buy?
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