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R198 UAY

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,989 mi
Last recorded40,989 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 UAY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,333 miles

Battery insecure

surface rust to both front brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,332 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

surface rust to both front brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,248 miles

alternator belt deteriorated

dirt ingress rear registration plate

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre very perished

pas belt deteriorated

slight brake bind offside rear JUST PASS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,870 miles

dirt ingress rear registration plate

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre very perished

Fail 4 Aug 2006 28,870 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dirt ingress rear registration plate

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre very perished

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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R198 UAY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 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 R198 UAY, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 UAY registered?

R198 UAY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R198 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 UAY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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