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Q662WHL

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,873 mi
Last recorded54,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ662WHL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 54,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,401 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 48,289 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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Q662WHL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q662WHL, 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 Q662WHL registered?

Q662WHL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is Q662WHL safe to buy?

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