MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,260 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake travel high
oil leak
slight play in offside steering rack
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
dampness and residue around steering components and power steering feed pipe
emissions fluctuating
minor leak from exhaust downpipe
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing near limit
slight play in offside steering rack
dampness around power steering feed pipe
nearside footbrake effort lazy
play in offside steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R838 TLU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R838 TLU, 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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How do I check the history of R838 TLU?
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What year was R838 TLU registered?
R838 TLU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R838 TLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R838 TLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R838 TLU have outstanding finance?
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