MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,355 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
slight play in offside of steering rack
damage to wheel trims †slight gas leak from exhaust froont pipe †power steering belt cracking †power steering pump/pipes wet with fluid no visible signs of leak
o/s/f light lense carcked †o/s/f shock absorber damp †slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle joint †brake hoses perrished/metal ends corroded
o/s/f seat belt catch stiff in operation †radiator in poor condition †engine/gear box oil leaks †minor dents/scratches to various body pannles
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
damage to wheel trims †nsr tyre sidewall damaged †centre switch console insecure †exhaust centre to rear joint very heavily corroded †dents & scratches to various body panels †
os headlamp lense cover broken †perishing & cracking to various steering & suspension bushes †slight leak from osf shock absorber †perishing to brake hoses
damage to wheel trims †nsr tyre sidewall damaged †centre switch console insecure †exhaust centre to rear joint very heavily corroded †dents & scratches to various body panels †
os headlamp lense cover broken †perishing & cracking to various steering & suspension bushes †slight leak from osf shock absorber †perishing to brake hoses
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R618 BAU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R618 BAU, 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 R618 BAU registered?
R618 BAU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R618 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R618 BAU 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.
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