MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,622 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R970 ARD is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R970 ARD, 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 R970 ARD?
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What year was R970 ARD registered?
R970 ARD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R970 ARD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R970 ARD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R970 ARD have outstanding finance?
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