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MOT reliability

Rover 216 cabriolet

1,246 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,246 Rover 216 cabriolet vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Rover 216 cabriolet has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,612 miles.

1,246
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
962
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover 216 cabriolet problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover 216 cabriolet MOT tests:

  • Other48%
  • Lamps & electrical39%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Identification & plates9%
  • Brakes9%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Visibility4%

Rover 216 cabriolet pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
131100%
14250%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,240), Diesel (4), Other (2)

Most common Rover 216 cabriolet MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 216 cabriolet MOT tests:

  1. Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  3. o/s/r traling arm bush starting to perish (2 times)
  4. Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
  7. o/s/f flasher lamp cover missing (1 times)
  8. n/s/f anti roll bar link starting to split (1 times)
  9. o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to perish (1 times)
  10. Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  11. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) (1 times)
  13. Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both steering rack inner joints (1 times)

Rover 216 cabriolet pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1993 1 22 73% 50,555

Rover 216 cabriolet reliability FAQ

Across 1,246 Rover 216 cabriolet vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover 216 cabriolet MOT issues are: Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a); o/s/r traling arm bush starting to perish.

The typical Rover 216 cabriolet in our data has covered around 71,612 miles.

Compare the Rover 216 cabriolet

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