MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s axle mount (2.4.A.3)
n/s o/s outer front wheel arches slightly corroded
n/s o/s outer rear wheel arches slightly corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside outer sill has corrosion
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap loose (7.2.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s axle mount (2.4.A.3)
n/s o/s outer front wheel arches slightly corroded
n/s o/s outer rear wheel arches slightly corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside outer sill has corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play offside steering rack arm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play offside steering rack arm
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R289 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R289 UAY, 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.
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What year was R289 UAY registered?
R289 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R289 UAY safe to buy?
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