MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/r brake flexi hose chaffed but no cords exposed
o/s/f wheel starting to bind
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r brake flexi hose chaffed but no cords exposed
o/s/f wheel starting to bind
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre under inflated
offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R965 TPX 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 75%.
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 R965 TPX, 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 R965 TPX?
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What year was R965 TPX registered?
R965 TPX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R965 TPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 TPX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R965 TPX have outstanding finance?
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