MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,987 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air bag light on
Front no. plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Air bag light on
Front no. plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Spare tyre defective
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both rear tyres deteriorating
Rattle from under bonnet is automatic gearbox clutch
n/s/f+o/s/r+n/s/r-tyres in poor condition
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
O/s/r brake grabs
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
O/s/r brake grabs
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R653 HRN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R653 HRN, 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 R653 HRN registered?
R653 HRN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R653 HRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R653 HRN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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