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R173 EUY

1998 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,276 mi
Last recorded93,276 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 EUY
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 93,276 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 93,276 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,718 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,732 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R173 EUY is a 1998 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R173 EUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R173 EUY registered?

R173 EUY is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R173 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 EUY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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