MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,443 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
wheel trims fitted
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake effort low
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
centre exhaust silencer, minor crack
chatter noise from gearbox
driver door, window faulty
front flexy exhaust pipe, slightly deteriorated
front washers operated by rear washer switch
o/s/f outer drive shaft boot, slight deterioration
rear wiper rubber split
wiper switch worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
chatter from auto gearbox
drivers window faulty
front washers operated by rear washer switch
n/s door mirror, advise condition
n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor perished
n/s/r mud flap slightly rubbing tyre
wiper switch worn
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
chatter from auto gearbox
drivers window faulty
front washers operated by rear washer switch
n/s door mirror, advise condition
n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor perished
n/s/r mud flap slightly rubbing tyre
wiper switch worn
Oil leak ()
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)
chatter from auto gearbox
drivers window faulty
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)
front washers, operated by rear washer switch
n/s mirror, advise condition/operation
slight brake judder noticed on road test,,
vehicle had difficulty in passing exhaust emissions test,,,
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)
drivers window faulty
front washers, operated by rear washer switch
Oil leak ()
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)
chatter from auto gearbox
n/s mirror, advise condition/operation
front washers operated by rear washer switch
minor oil leak
slight chatter from auto gearbox
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT HAS ONE BULB NOT WORKING
MINOR OIL LEAKS
Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY UNEVEN ON THE INNER EDGE
Offside Front INDICATOR LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Offside Front TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front washers operated by rear washer switch
minor oil leak from engine
nearside rear tyre, tread worn slightly uneven in places, recommend replace
rattle from exhaust KAT convertor,, recommend replace
slight chatter from auto gearbox, at idle
vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions, recommend check
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front washers operated by rear washer switch
minor oil leak from engine
nearside rear tyre, tread worn slightly uneven in places, recommend replace
rattle from exhaust KAT convertor,, recommend replace
slight chatter from auto gearbox, at idle
vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions, recommend check
front washers now operate by rear washer switch.
minor oil leak, engine unit
recommend new washer/switch to be fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front washers now operate by rear washer switch.
minor oil leak, engine unit
recommend new washer/switch to be fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front wiper rubbers perished on ends, recommend replace
front exhaust system slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
recommend check tyre pressures and steering track
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
oil leak contamination offside of vehicle
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering fuild on min level
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S73 ADL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 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 S73 ADL, 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 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S73 ADL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1998.
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