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R128 TVN

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 TVN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 60,963 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 60,961 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)

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

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

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,505 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,503 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,989 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,985 miles

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

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

Both outer sills corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2013 59,452 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 59,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 58,847 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 58,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,233 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,233 miles

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

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

offside mirror casing missing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,249 miles

rear n/s tyre poor battery insecure exhaust pipe repared brake pipes cleaned up and starting to pit

Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,244 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre poor condition battery insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,776 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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R128 TVN is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R128 TVN, 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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R128 TVN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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