MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
part of centre stop not working
slight sidewall damage both n/s tyres
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
part of centre stop not working
slight sidewall damage both n/s tyres
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre
slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R342 BJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R342 BJW, 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 R342 BJW registered?
R342 BJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R342 BJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R342 BJW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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