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R279 BBK

2005 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,353 mi
Last recorded48,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 BBK
MakeRover
Model216
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,353 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f steering

srs light on

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Fail 4 Jan 2008 48,353 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f steering

srs light on

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,686 miles

play in o/s/f steering system

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,416 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s end of steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2006 35,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s end of steering rack

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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R279 BBK is a 2005 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R279 BBK, 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 21 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R279 BBK is a 2005 Rover 216, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is R279 BBK safe to buy?

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