MOT Status
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79,093 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
some light surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and associated components
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front outer cv gaiters perished
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front outer cv gaiters perished
Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front both sides tyres old/ perished
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
has a small amount of movement on the offside of the steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
has a small amount of movement on the offside of the steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside front tyre worn inside and outside raised tread
offside front tyre smooth inside raised tread
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R515 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R515 UOJ, 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 R515 UOJ registered?
R515 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1997.
Is R515 UOJ safe to buy?
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