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R126 DPP

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,252 mi
Last recorded99,252 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 DPP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,252 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald inside edge

wiper motor noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,933 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

wiper motor noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2011 94,933 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

wiper motor noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,474 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 88,365 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 82,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 79,067 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,067 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,206 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 73,206 miles

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

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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R126 DPP 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 54.5%.

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 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 R126 DPP, 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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R126 DPP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R126 DPP safe to buy?

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