MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/r sill,o/s/r arch and rear sills-floors corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r sill,o/s/r arch and rear sills-floors corroding
o/s/r tyre inner tread wearing unevenly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r sill and arch corroding
o/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r sill and arch corroding
o/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r slight bind
o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r slight bind
o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R412 SMO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R412 SMO, 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 R412 SMO registered?
R412 SMO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R412 SMO safe to buy?
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