MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front no.plate deteriorated
o/s/f tyre advance wear
n/s/f tyre worn to limits
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bulb out on centre stop lamp
front number plate cracked & deteriorated
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bulb out on centre stop lamp
front number plate cracked & deteriorated
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R988 BMA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R988 BMA, 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 R988 BMA?
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What year was R988 BMA registered?
R988 BMA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R988 BMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R988 BMA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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