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P255 MRW

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 MRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 79,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear, ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 79,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak in rear silencer, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear, ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,873 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,051 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,022 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 77,756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,800 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,743 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,631 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 73,801 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 73,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,225 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,057 miles

handbrake travel excessive but not reached no reserve travel

offside front tyre light cracking in inner sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,500 miles

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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P255 MRW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P255 MRW, 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 P255 MRW registered?

P255 MRW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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