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R147 PER

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,503 mi
Last recorded111,503 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 PER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,503 miles

battery loose - but secure

front exhaust section corroded in places

front subframe corroded in places

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play detected in handbrake lever

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,670 miles

front subframe corroded in places

o/s/f shock absorber slightly misted

slight traces of leakage from coolant radiator

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,153 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

coolant level low

corrosion around n/s of front subframe

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

very slight play detected in o/s of steering - detected @ road wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,421 miles

coolant level low

front brake pads wearing low

rear lower engine ount rubber worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 99,421 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)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant level low

front brake pads wearing low

rear lower engine ount rubber worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 96,654 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 95,482 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 92,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 82,365 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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R147 PER 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 90.9%.

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 R147 PER, 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 R147 PER registered?

R147 PER is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R147 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 PER shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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