MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leek
slite play in off side steering rack
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
center brake light not working
oil leek
slite play off side steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leek
slite play off side steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R469 DVG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc 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 R469 DVG, 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 R469 DVG registered?
R469 DVG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R469 DVG safe to buy?
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