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R234 HWO

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,088 mi
Last recorded66,088 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 HWO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,088 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,333 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,721 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 60,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,776 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,730 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 56,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,822 miles

advise r/o/s tyre and front wipers

Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,443 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front registration plate

rear offside tyre cracking

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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R234 HWO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R234 HWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R234 HWO registered?

R234 HWO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R234 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 HWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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