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R212 XOF

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 XOF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 98,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside corroded

slight exhaust blow from flexi peice

Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,372 miles

slight corrosion to mainline brake pipes in clip holders

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,352 miles

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

slight corrosion to mainline brake pipes in clip holders

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,100 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH REAR (3.7.B.5a)

FRONT & REAR PADS ....

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 77,466 miles

both rear tyres inner edges.............

offside outer cv boot................

offside rear brake pipe to flexi hose corrosion present..........

Fail 8 May 2015 77,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres inner edges.............

offside outer cv boot................

offside rear brake pipe to flexi hose corrosion present..........

Pass 27 May 2014 67,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2014 67,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,400 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,655 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 43,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,892 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,326 miles

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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R212 XOF is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R212 XOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R212 XOF registered?

R212 XOF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R212 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 XOF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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