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R23 YWL

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,065 mi
Last recorded77,065 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 YWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,224 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,223 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,119 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,537 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,537 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak on steering pump pie

Fail 6 Jul 2009 62,537 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak on steering pump pie

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,298 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 60,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,819 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 55,819 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R23 YWL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R23 YWL, 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 R23 YWL registered?

R23 YWL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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