MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,594 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
advise centre and rear exhausts corroded
advise n/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge
advise n/s/r tyre cracking
advise o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded
advise parking brake lever travel close to excessive
advise play in o/s/f steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
advise centre and rear exhausts corroded
advise n/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge
advise n/s/r tyre cracking
advise o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded
advise parking brake lever travel close to excessive
advise playin in o/s/f steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 FFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R285 FFU registered?
R285 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R285 FFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 FFU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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