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R226 LOD

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 LOD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 134,254 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 134,254 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 109,783 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 109,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 96,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 84,395 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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R226 LOD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R226 LOD, 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 R226 LOD registered?

R226 LOD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R226 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 LOD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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