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R199 LCE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 LCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,283 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

front brake pads worn thin

power steering fluid bottle damp and fluid level low

power steering pipe to pump damp

small chip in windscreen

washer jets poor operation

wipers not clearing screen fully

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,051 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,469 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R199 LCE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R199 LCE, 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 R199 LCE registered?

R199 LCE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R199 LCE safe to buy?

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