MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 led bulb out in centre brake light
coolant radiator deteriorating
front wipers weak
long handbrake travel
n/s/r tyre perishing
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
rear wiper u/s
slight exhaust blow from rear box
slight oil leak?
verious body damage
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre quite worn
Offside mirror slightly damaged and loose
Offside rear tyre quite worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/sfront shock is damp
slight play in steering rack
o/s/wing mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R47 GFG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R47 GFG, 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 R47 GFG registered?
R47 GFG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R47 GFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R47 GFG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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