MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,612 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
an exhaust heat shield loose
coolant level low
offside rear wheel arch corroded
oil level on minimum
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
dampness at a power steering hose
lazy starting
oil round gearbox
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake fluid level low
heat sheild at catalyst loose
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R985 EJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R985 EJW, 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 R985 EJW registered?
R985 EJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R985 EJW safe to buy?
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