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R240 ECR

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 ECR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,107 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 107,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 97,724 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 97,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,626 miles

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

front brake pads very thin

long handbrake travel

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyre both close to limit

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 5 Jan 2008 75,459 miles

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

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

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

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

front brake pads very thin

long handbrake travel

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyre both close to limit

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,200 miles

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

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 ECR is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R240 ECR, 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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R240 ECR is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R240 ECR safe to buy?

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