MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,718 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s outer sill is corroded
o/s front tyre is weariong on inner edge of tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s outer sill is corroded
o/s front tyre is weariong on inner edge of tread
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
radiator is in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light staying on
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
power steering fluid below minimum
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S896 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey 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 S896 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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S896 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.
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