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R164 URA

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 URA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,236 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,236 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,844 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 55,844 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits. n/s/f tyre worn low . o/s/r brake binding

Pass 21 May 2008 55,293 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 55,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 54,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 50,547 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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R164 URA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R164 URA, 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 R164 URA registered?

R164 URA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R164 URA safe to buy?

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