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R242 RTS

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,841 mi
Last recorded61,841 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 RTS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,841 miles

front tyres getting low tread on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,452 miles

damage to rear end/bumper and lights bent

nearside and offside front cv boots perishing

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,025 miles

advise both outer cv boots perished

advise front brake discs slighty worn and rusty ( surface rust )

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,025 miles

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

advise both outer cv boots perished

advise front brake discs slighty worn and rusty ( surface rust )

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,529 miles

bottom of radiator showing signs of corrosion

car has been in a accident (hit from behind)

slight gearbox leak

slight play in steering rack

slight power steering leak from pipes around bottle

Fail 17 Oct 2007 55,529 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bottom of radiator showing signs of corrosion

brake fluid low

car has been in a accident (hit from behind)

dent in nearside rear wheel rim

slight gearbox leak

slight play in steering rack

slight power steering leak from pipes around bottle

sqeak from nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,826 miles

front pads low

o/s/r brake has slightly lower effort

Fail 26 Oct 2005 51,384 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,384 miles

Front 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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R242 RTS is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R242 RTS, 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 R242 RTS registered?

R242 RTS is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R242 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 RTS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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