MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front disc pads seem thin, advise further inspection
o/s/f seatbelt webbing has minor chaffing marks at floor mounting end
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s parking brake performance
n/s/f brake grabbs slighty
n/s/r tyre worn low
o/s/f shock absorber damp
n/s parking brake performance
n/s/f brake grabbs slighty
n/s/r tyre worn low
o/s/f shock absorber damp
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 XTW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R983 XTW, 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 R983 XTW registered?
R983 XTW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R983 XTW safe to buy?
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