MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads worn low advice replacment
left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm
spare wheel fitted to left hand rear (not emergency only wheel)
stone chip zone B below 40mm
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake pads worn low advice replacment
left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm
spare wheel fitted to left hand rear (not emergency only wheel)
stone chip zone B below 40mm
Midlle exhaust box badly rusted and slightly blowing on the joint with rear exhaust box. Currently secured and not affecting gas emmision. Advice replace in near future.
N/s/rear tyre shows sun demade on uoter wall. Advice replace tyre in near future.
Windscreen crack in zone 'B'. Measured crack lenght 6mm.
both rear tyres have surface cracks oninner and outer walls
left hand rear tyre worn to 2m.m.
N/SIDE REAR TYRE AT 2MM. †2. O/SIDE REAR TYRE AT 2.5MM.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
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R278 AOO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R278 AOO, 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 R278 AOO registered?
R278 AOO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R278 AOO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 AOO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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