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R161 RER

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 RER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,730 miles

off side door mirror cover broken but ok at test

Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,729 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,742 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R161 RER is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R161 RER, 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 R161 RER registered?

R161 RER is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R161 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 RER shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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