MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,528 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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2 BULBS OUT IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT
FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY
N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE TO DRUM RUSTY
SMALL NAIL N/S REAR TYRE
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
2 BULBS OUT IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT
FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY
N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE TO DRUM RUSTY
SMALL NAIL N/S REAR TYRE
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
n/s/f tyre wall perished, o/s/r&n/s/r brake pipes to wheels rusty, 2 h/line lights out
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some highline brake bulbs out, rear indicatorrs going white, n/s front bumper ,insecure
rear brake pipes rusty, water leak top hose
rear wiper split, fan not working rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wiper split, fan not working rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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 MFR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 MFR, 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 MFR registered?
R329 MFR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R329 MFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R329 MFR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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