MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,025 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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condition of offside + nearside front outer cv gaiters
engine coolant level low
nearside front shock absorber weeping
offside front bottom ball joint rubber split
offside front tyre tread near limit
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
condition of offside + nearside front outer cv gaiters
engine coolant level low
nearside front shock absorber weeping
offside front bottom ball joint rubber split
offside front tyre tread near limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage n/s and o/s mirrors
o/s/f seat belt stalk slightly stiff to operate
rubber split o/s/f lower ball joint
small cuts n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage n/s and o/s mirrors
o/s/f seat belt stalk slightly stiff to operate
rubber split o/s/f lower ball joint
small cuts n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R280 LPG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R280 LPG, 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 R280 LPG registered?
R280 LPG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R280 LPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 LPG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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