MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
high level brake light not working
offside front tyre has a flat spot
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
high level brake light not working
offside front tyre has a flat spot
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
rear footbrake readings are slightly low and uneven
long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available
wipers will only cancel in down position by manual operation of switch
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S472 AYS is a 1999 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S472 AYS, 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 S472 AYS registered?
S472 AYS is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 January 1999.
Is S472 AYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S472 AYS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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