MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside body sill damaged
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside body sill damaged
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak
chips to swept area and large crack outside swept area of windscreen
front and rear brake pads all getting down
long handbrake travel
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear footbrake effort low
offside front tyre worn on edges
repairs to center exhaust
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside headlamp cracked
Oil leak
front and rear brake pads all getting down
long handbrake travel
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear footbrake lazy and has low effort
offside front tyre worn on edges
repairs to exhaust
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R276 DNV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R276 DNV, 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 R276 DNV registered?
R276 DNV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R276 DNV safe to buy?
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