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R10 BDS

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,099 mi
Last recorded64,099 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 BDS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 64,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes binding

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear service brake readings low

service brake efficiency poor

windscreen damaged in excess of requirements but not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,942 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen damaged in excess of requirements but not affecting drivers view

Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen damaged in excess of requirements but not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,444 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside & nearside outer & inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner wheeel arches lower

nearside of front window screen damaged(not effecting drivers view)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside & nearside outer & inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner wheeel arches lower

nearside of front window screen damaged(not effecting drivers view)

offside front outer brake pad possibly breaking up

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted & damaged

nearside of front window screen has damage (not effecting drivers view)

offside front wiper ends split

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted & damaged

nearside of front window screen has damage (not effecting drivers view)

offside front wiper ends split

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,179 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded -close to excess-

All rear suspension arm bushes spliting & perished

Both front outer CV boots perished

Both front tyres worn to limit & worn heavy on edges -close to excess-

Coolant level low!

Fuel filler neck corroded

Off side front wheel stuff to turn by hand?

Off side head light aim adjusted to its upper most level

Off side head light unit damaged & insecure (slight)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 56,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

All rear metal brake pipes corroded -close to excess-

All rear suspension arm bushes spliting & perished

Both front outer CV boots perished

Both front tyres worn to limit & worn heavy on edges -close to excess-

Coolant level low!

Fuel filler neck corroded

Off side front wheel stuff to turn by hand?

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,480 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,571 miles

power steering belt splitting

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both no plates deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front wiper blade smearing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting splitting

slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,570 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both no plates deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front wiper blade smearing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

power steering belt splitting

rear exhaust rubber mounting splitting

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,188 miles

bonnet hinges stiff.

gearbox oil leak.

nearside steering rack boot perished.

offside wiper blade in poor condition.

rear trailing arm bushes in poor rusty and perished condition.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet hinges stiff.

gearbox oil leak.

nearside steering rack boot perished.

offside wiper blade in poor condition.

rear trailing arm bushes in poor rusty and perished condition.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,911 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,911 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge. †kat heat sheild loose. †front number plate cracked.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,355 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on both edges. †o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 22 Mar 2006 31,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R10 BDS is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R10 BDS, 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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R10 BDS is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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