MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
rear suspension bushes perishing
wear front disc
wear n/s/r tyre
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres perished
all suspension rubbers age cracking
engine oil leaks
exhaust rubbers age cracking
exhaust rubbers age cracking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
all suspension rubbers age cracking
engine oil leaks
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leaks
front anti-roll bar corroding
metal brake pipes corroding
slight movement in steering rack
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
coolant leaking
metal brake pipes corroided
oil leak
slight movement in steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R329 EMJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R329 EMJ, 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 R329 EMJ registered?
R329 EMJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R329 EMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R329 EMJ shows 8 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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