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R121 RER

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,028 mi
Last recorded41,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 RER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 41,028 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 flexi ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill backing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front sub frame corroded all over

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,987 miles

1 highline brake bulb out

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre getting low and cracking on outer wall

power steering pipes rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,522 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,431 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust in poor condition & slight blow

rear tyres starting to split on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,658 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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R121 RER is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R121 RER, 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 R121 RER registered?

R121 RER is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R121 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 RER shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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