MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air bag light
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air bag light
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery insecure
Both front brake discs lipped on outer edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
boot handle damaged
front brake discs lipped ; advise replace
front bumper damaged
h/brake high
nearside body damaged
offside dip beam on lower limit
slight bind in transmission
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
boot handle damaged
front brake discs lipped ; advise replace
front bumper damaged
h/brake high
nearside body damaged
offside dip beam on lower limit
slight bind in transmission
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY DETERIORATING 185/55/15H
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY DETERIORATING 185/55/15H
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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R914 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 R914 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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R914 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.
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