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R124 FND

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 FND
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,075 miles

bulb inoperative in the high level stop lamp

corrosion on the metal brake pipe to the offside front flexi-hose

damage on the offside front seatbelt webbing

front registration plate damaged

metal pipes on the steering rack corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 58,073 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

bulb inoperative in the high level stop lamp

corrosion on the metal brake pipe to the offside front flexi-hose

corrosion on the metal brake pipe to the offside rear flexi-hose

damage on the offside front seatbelt webbing

front registration plate damaged

metal pipes on the steering rack corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,442 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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R124 FND is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R124 FND, 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 R124 FND registered?

R124 FND is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R124 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 FND shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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