MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216I?
Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.
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S280 XEV is a 1999 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S280 XEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S280 XEV registered?
S280 XEV is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 21 January 1999.
Is S280 XEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S280 XEV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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