MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
N/S/F wheel heavily corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Unable to test rear seatbelts as rear seats obstructed by possesions
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Battery Insecure,Front To Rear Fuel Pipes & Fuel Tank Corroded.
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Stop Lamp Missing.
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery Insecure,Front To Rear Fuel Pipes & Fuel Tank Corroded.
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres cracked and perished
offside front tyre on legal limit
power steering pump .damp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
radiator in poor condition
Oil leak
corrosion to floor chassis and most suspension parts
exhaust in poor condition
g/box tie bar bush badly worn
p/s pipes corroded
slight damage o/s/r inner wheel rim
surface corrosion to some steel b/pipes
corrosion to exhaust and p/s pipes
SIGNS OF CORROSION TO THE POWER STEERING PIPES
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 VSL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R499 VSL, 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 R499 VSL registered?
R499 VSL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R499 VSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 VSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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