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R195 XOA

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,456 mi
Last recorded58,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 XOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,197 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,573 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,525 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Aug 2012 37,518 miles

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode within prescribed areas

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,990 miles

BRAKES DONE DESELMETER DUE TO GEARBOX

TYRE N/S REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,711 miles

TYRES REAR STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R195 XOA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R195 XOA, 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 R195 XOA registered?

R195 XOA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R195 XOA safe to buy?

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