MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside+offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr foot brake effort slightly lower than os advise internal inspection
slight bind nsr brake
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre worn on inside edge -close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R491 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 R491 LAP, 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 R491 LAP registered?
R491 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R491 LAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R491 LAP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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