MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,924 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake reserve could be improved
Suspect front pads wearing low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake reserve could be improved
Suspect front pads wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R499 LHG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R499 LHG, 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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How do I check the history of R499 LHG?
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What year was R499 LHG registered?
R499 LHG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 December 1997.
Is R499 LHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 LHG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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