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R213 HWO

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,037 mi
Last recorded32,037 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 HWO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,037 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 32,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 30 Mar 2016 28,083 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,956 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,896 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,198 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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R213 HWO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R213 HWO, 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 R213 HWO registered?

R213 HWO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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