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R189 LGB

1998 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,395 mi
Last recorded83,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 LGB
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2009 83,395 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,160 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL SUSPECT REPAIRS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 May 2008 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 74,629 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 74,629 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

spare tyre defective

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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R189 LGB is a 1998 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R189 LGB, 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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R189 LGB is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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