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R225 SWE

1998 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 SWE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,811 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 69,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 64,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,589 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R225 SWE is a 1998 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 SWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R225 SWE registered?

R225 SWE is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R225 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 SWE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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