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R211 MGO

1998 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 MGO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,194 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 84,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,932 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 74,928 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 72,226 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 72,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Long travel on handbrake †Slight deterioartion with rear indicator bulbs

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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R211 MGO is a 1998 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R211 MGO, 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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What year was R211 MGO registered?

R211 MGO is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R211 MGO safe to buy?

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