MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fluid leak around auto gear box.
front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
front/cat/centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.
n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.
o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split.
slight fluid weep around o/s power steering hoses.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fluid leak around auto gear box.
front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
front/cat/centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.
n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.
o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split.
slight fluid weep around o/s power steering hoses.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid starting to get low.
front+cat+centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.
joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.
n/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r shocks starting to weep.
nail in o/s/r tyre.
o/s/f brake starting to bind.
o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.
oil leak.
slight weep around power steering hoses.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 GFG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R52 GFG, 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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R52 GFG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R52 GFG safe to buy?
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