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R234 TBV

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 TBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 132,007 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 127,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2012 127,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 124,207 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 124,207 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,387 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,296 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 111,910 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 106,818 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 106,814 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 87,036 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Off side rear tyre spliting at side wall shoulder

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 May 2007 87,036 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Off side rear tyre spliting at side wall shoulder

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 May 2007 86,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 13 May 2006 69,727 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 69,727 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2005 65,968 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 65,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 TBV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 R234 TBV, 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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R234 TBV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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