MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center brake light has a bulb not working
offside front wing mirror outer cover missing
offside rear seat belt not tested as a child seat was fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center brake light has a bulb not working
offside front wing mirror outer cover missing
offside rear seat belt not tested as a child seat was fitted
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Off side rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing for the belt to be tested
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
headlamp aim adjusted on both lamps (high) †new bulbs fitted to rear indicators †
offside front brake obtained quite higher result than nearside, (new pads have been fitted prior to test)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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S232 RPW 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 S232 RPW, 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 S232 RPW registered?
S232 RPW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is S232 RPW safe to buy?
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