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R215 NEB

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

120,088 mi
Last recorded120,088 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 NEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 120,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gaffer tape applied on bumper and back light sharp egdes

Fail 11 Sep 2010 120,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gaffer tape applied on bumper and back light sharp egdes

Fail 7 Sep 2010 119,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise o.s. rear damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2009 108,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 108,269 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 97,915 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 89,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,653 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 89,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,250 miles

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

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

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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R215 NEB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R215 NEB, 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 R215 NEB registered?

R215 NEB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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