MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S279 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1999 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,216 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 S279 RBV, 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 27 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S279 RBV registered?
S279 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.
Is S279 RBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S279 RBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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