MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
brake servo is damp
long hand brake travel
power steering pipes and pump damp
radiator condition is poor
rear suspension bushes are perished
slight misting in the n/s head light
wear in the steering rack o/s inner ball joint
wheel rims are scored
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
brake servo is damp
long hand brake travel
power steering pipes and pump damp
radiator condition is poor
rear suspension bushes are perished
slight misting in the n/s head light
wear in the steering rack o/s inner ball joint
wheel rims are scored
n/s rear seat belt catch mechanism plastic cover is broken
power steering pipes are damp
radiator condition is poor
temp gauge is not working
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
temp gauge is not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
power steering pipes are damp
radiator condition is poor
the plastic cover for the n/s rear seat belt catch is broken
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED
FRONT FOG LAMP REFLECTORS CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WALL BEEN REPAIRED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED
RADIATOR CORRODED
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 JTW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R985 JTW, 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 JTW registered?
R985 JTW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 October 1997.
Is R985 JTW safe to buy?
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