MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch judder
Corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating
o/s/f mirror slightly damed not effecting view to rear
o/s/r seat belt clip surround missing not effecting its use
o/s/r tyre close to limit inner outer edges
oil leak
various brake pipes/ferrules corroding/hoses detriating
various front wishbone bushes deteriating/have play
various slight corrosion various places
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f mirror slightly damed not effecting view to rear
o/s/r seat belt clip surround missing not effecting its use
o/s/r tyre close to limit inner outer edges
oil leak
various brake pipes/ferrules corroding/hoses detriating
various front wishbone bushes deteriating/have play
various slight corrosion various places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R270 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 R270 UAY, 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 R270 UAY registered?
R270 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R270 UAY safe to buy?
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