MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.
off side front tyre has uneven wear and has slight damage to outer sidewall.
small crack in windscreen outside swept area.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering rack .
uneven wear on front tyres.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front tyres have uneven wear.
front and rear sections of exhaust system has slight leak.
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
slight play in steering rack.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all brake pipes heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect .
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R279 UHL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R279 UHL, 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 R279 UHL registered?
R279 UHL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R279 UHL safe to buy?
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