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R216 HWV

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,195 mi
Last recorded44,195 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 HWV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,835 miles

front brake pads worn very low.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 41,827 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads worn very low.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,439 miles

o/s & n/s rear door sills in advanced state of corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,680 miles

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH & N/S DOOR SILL CORRODED.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,259 miles

near side rear tyre worn near to wear bars.

off side rear tyre has a cut in the tread to the limit.

small exhaust leak on front pipe section.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,476 miles

o/s & n/s rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,439 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint area corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,569 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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R216 HWV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R216 HWV, 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 R216 HWV registered?

R216 HWV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R216 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 HWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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