MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall no core exposed
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall no core exposed
Oil leak
advise o/s body work damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge is only just legal advise replacement
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R999 TEX is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R999 TEX, 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 R999 TEX registered?
R999 TEX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R999 TEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R999 TEX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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