MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front no plate cracked but not likely to be miss read
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre persihed on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front no plate cracked but not likely to be miss read
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre persihed on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust corroded
front bumper damaged
front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust system generally very corroded
front bumper damaged
front number plate slightly damaged
headlamp aim continuously varies
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate cracked
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front bumper damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front bumper damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside mirror glass cracked
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear window in poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R501 PBC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 R501 PBC, 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 R501 PBC registered?
R501 PBC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R501 PBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R501 PBC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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