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R198 BRW

1997 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,155 mi
Last recorded24,155 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 BRW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 24,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,925 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlamp pattern flat. [no kick up] slighty poor intensity

some movement drivers door mirror

tear n/s/f wiper blade

Fail 15 Nov 2007 22,925 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlamp pattern flat. [no kick up] slighty poor intensity

tear n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,955 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 17,955 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

drivers floor mat insecure

surface corrosion under floor pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2005 16,972 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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R198 BRW is a 1997 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 R198 BRW, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of R198 BRW?

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What year was R198 BRW registered?

R198 BRW is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R198 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 BRW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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