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R101 LTA

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 LTA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,911 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2011 94,911 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,385 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 46,806 miles

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

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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R101 LTA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R101 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R101 LTA?

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What year was R101 LTA registered?

R101 LTA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R101 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 LTA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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