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R172 RWP

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 RWP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,308 miles

light body contact on full lock front tyres

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 98,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

light body contact on full lock front tyres

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 90 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,501 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 24 Oct 2006 68,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,322 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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R172 RWP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R172 RWP, 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 R172 RWP registered?

R172 RWP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R172 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 RWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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