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R127 AYD

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 AYD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,224 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,710 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,214 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,784 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 66,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,918 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,477 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,781 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,436 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,315 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,626 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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R127 AYD is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R127 AYD, 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 R127 AYD registered?

R127 AYD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R127 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 AYD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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