MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,206 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
slight play in the o/s/f inner track rod ball joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake pads look low ,(suggest full brake inspection carried out).
moderate play in o/s/f steering rack/end.
o/s/f suspension strut slightly damp.
o/s/f tyre was down to 10 psi.possible slow puncture.!!!!!
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
oil leak around cambelt area,also cambelt cover bolt is loose.
power steering belt is perished (requires relacing.)
various parts of high level brake light inoperitive.
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 MOK is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R280 MOK, 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 MOK registered?
R280 MOK is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R280 MOK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 MOK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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