MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust mount deteriorating
chip in windscreen
exhaust heatshield deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre exhaust mount deteriorating
chip in windscreen
exhaust heatshield deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear tyre starting to perrish
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside headlamp damaged.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside headlamp damaged.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear exhaust mounting perrished
Side lights permanently on when engine running.
some wear to front tyres and front brake pads
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 VBW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 VBW, 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 R47 VBW registered?
R47 VBW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R47 VBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R47 VBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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