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R216 XOF

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 XOF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 100,336 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

foglight dim

offside front tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2008 100,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust blowing slightly

foglight dim

offside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 98,362 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Oct 2007 98,362 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,737 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,563 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 XOF is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R216 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.

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What year was R216 XOF registered?

R216 XOF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R216 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 XOF shows 6 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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