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R150 ERW

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,611 mi
Last recorded69,611 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 ERW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,611 miles

Front Tyre's perishing both sides

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,565 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged but preventing ingress of dirt and grime

Oil leak

Slight play in inner steering rack (both sides

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,565 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged but preventing ingress of dirt and grime

Oil leak

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Slight play in inner steering rack (both sides

Fail 16 Sep 2015 69,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged but preventing ingress of dirt and grime

Oil leak

Slight play in inner steering rack (both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,711 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,407 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 56,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,590 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 49,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,954 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play to offside of steering rack arm

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,525 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 34,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s front wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,051 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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R150 ERW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red 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 R150 ERW, 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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R150 ERW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R150 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 ERW 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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