MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,374 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on all metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
corrosion on all metal brake pipes
offside washer jet not water not hitting windscreen
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F WASH JET 1 OF 2 NO FLUID
O/S/R TYRE RUBBER POOR
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
MISTING OIL FROM POWER STEERING RES.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 FWX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R281 FWX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R281 FWX?
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What year was R281 FWX registered?
R281 FWX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 April 1998.
Is R281 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R281 FWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R281 FWX have outstanding finance?
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