MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advise on corrosion to both outer sills
Advise on segments of high level stop lamp inop
Advise on slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise on corrosion to both outer sills
Advise on segments of high level stop lamp inop
Advise on slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle
Advise on both front c.v boots perished
Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and worn
Advise on segments of the high level stop lamp inop
Advise on slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe
Advise on wear to both front tyres
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise on both front c.v boots perished
Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and worn
Advise on segments of the high level stop lamp inop
Advise on slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe
Advise on wear to both front tyres
Advise on nail in o/s/f tyre
Advise on oil leak from engine
Advise on screws in o/s/r tyre
Advise on slight play in steering rack
Advise on nail in o/s/f tyre
Advise on oil leak from engine
Advise on screws in o/s/r tyre
Advise on slight play in steering rack
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advise on slight oil leak from engine
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advise on corrosion to exhaust system
Advise on slight oil leak from engine
Advise on o/s/r tyre perished
Advise on slight leak from powersteering pipes
Advise on slight play in steering rack
Advise on wear to o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R268 JWH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R268 JWH, 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 R268 JWH registered?
R268 JWH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R268 JWH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R268 JWH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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