MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fan belt in poor condition
offside rear shockabsorber weeping
oil leak from engine
radiator in poor condition
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fan belt in poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak from engine
radiator in poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R972 CAV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R972 CAV, 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 R972 CAV?
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What year was R972 CAV registered?
R972 CAV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 October 1997.
Is R972 CAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R972 CAV shows 3 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 R972 CAV have outstanding finance?
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