MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight blow on exhaust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bothy rear wheel arches at bottom near sill corroded
brake pipes pitted in places
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre cracking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear outer sill corroded
offside rear tread lifting
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both offside tyres cracking front more
nearside headlight full of condension
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/S/R tyre wall starting to deteriorate
nail in n/s/r tyre -fairly close to edge of treaded area
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/S/R tyre wall starting to deteriorate
nail in n/s/r tyre -fairly close to edge of treaded area
exhaust back box corroded
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 JBA is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R52 JBA, 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 R52 JBA registered?
R52 JBA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R52 JBA safe to buy?
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