MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R551 UKW is a 1998 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R551 UKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R551 UKW?
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What year was R551 UKW registered?
R551 UKW is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R551 UKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R551 UKW shows 7 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.
Does R551 UKW have outstanding finance?
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