MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes covered in sealer/grease
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes covered in sealer/grease
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R426 YJO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 R426 YJO, 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 R426 YJO registered?
R426 YJO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 February 1998.
Is R426 YJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R426 YJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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