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R170 WOM

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,389 mi
Last recorded22,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 WOM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,389 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres cracking between tread

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,776 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,120 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,907 miles

small oil leak from engine bay

Fail 15 Jan 2013 19,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small oil leak from engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,407 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 19,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,826 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 18,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,167 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,910 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges and will need replacing in near future

Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,760 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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R170 WOM is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R170 WOM, 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 R170 WOM registered?

R170 WOM is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R170 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 WOM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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