MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,497 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front C.V gators perishing
Oil weap gearbox area
Slight exhaust blow from front flexi
Front 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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nail o/s/r tyre
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R527 RUY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R527 RUY, 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 R527 RUY registered?
R527 RUY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 November 1997.
Is R527 RUY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R527 RUY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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