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R137 TSN

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,060 mi
Last recorded90,060 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 TSN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,060 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,060 miles

Battery insecure

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,401 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished but not split

cuts to n/s front tyre sidewall

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2009 86,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer cv gaiters perished but not split

cuts to n/s front tyre sidewall

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 78,921 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,845 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 135,649 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 135,645 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT WEEP FROM O/S/F SHOCKER

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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R137 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R137 TSN, 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 R137 TSN registered?

R137 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R137 TSN safe to buy?

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