MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroded heavily throughout centre section has had repair of temp type
major oil leak
top missing off power steering resovoir
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nail in n/s/f inner sidewall
nail in n/s/r tyre very close to sidewall
top missing off power steering resovoir
slight play in o/s/f rack arm
airbag warning light on
speedo not working
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
airbag warning light on
speedo not working
air bag warning light on
o/s rear tyre wall cracked
rear brake imbalance
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag light on
o/s rear tyre side wall perished
rear brake imbalance
air bag warning lamp staying on
bad water leak from front of cylinder head
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R998 UCH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R998 UCH, 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 R998 UCH?
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What year was R998 UCH registered?
R998 UCH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R998 UCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R998 UCH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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