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E198 HLW

1988 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,908 mi
Last recorded41,908 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 HLW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 41,908 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,901 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Nearside inner & outer sills slightly corroded.

Offside inner & outer sills slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 41,901 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded.

Offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,895 miles

N/s door mirror glass cracked.

N/s inner and outer sills corroded.

O/s inner and outer sills corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

coolant leak around water pump and or cambelt area

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,834 miles

Oil leak

nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 41,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,236 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2008 41,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,759 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 40,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

showing signs of corrosion around sills

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,759 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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E198 HLW is a 1988 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 63,718 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 E198 HLW, 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 38 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E198 HLW registered?

E198 HLW is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E198 HLW safe to buy?

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