MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,071 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front drop link bushes deteriorating
front number plate damaged
offside inner rack joint has play
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both wiper blades split
front drop link bushes deteriorating
front number plate damaged
nearside front outer damaged
offside inner rack joint has play
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
all wheel arches corroded
near side and off side outer sills surface corrosion
rear exhaust section corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system at rear deteriorated
off side inner steering rack joint slight play
rear archs corroded
exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating
front lower arm bushes deteriorating
front number plate damaged
handbrake lever has alot of travel
nearside front tyre getting low
offside front outer sill corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating
front drop link bushes deteriorating
front lower arm bushes deteriorating
front number plate damaged
handbrake lever has alot of travel
nearside front tyre getting low
nearside wing mirror damaged
offsde rear coil spring corroding
offside front outer sill corroding
offside front tyre very low on tread on inside edge (strong advise)
slight play in offside steering rack
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S/R tyre weathered
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
parking brake lever has long travel
corrosion on middle exhaust pipe
nearside door mirror cover broken
nearside wiper blade split
offside front tyre depth low on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S980 BYJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S980 BYJ, 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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What year was S980 BYJ registered?
S980 BYJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 17 November 1998.
Is S980 BYJ safe to buy?
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