MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Front registration plate slightly damaged will very soon need replacing
Front registration plate slightly damaged will very soon need replacing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R908 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R908 GYJ, 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 R908 GYJ registered?
R908 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R908 GYJ safe to buy?
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