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R240 DAX

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 DAX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
View full Rover 216 reliability data Browse other 1998 Rover 216 registrations

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,710 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,421 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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R240 DAX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R240 DAX, 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 R240 DAX registered?

R240 DAX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R240 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 DAX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R240 DAX have outstanding finance?

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