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R246 LVC

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 LVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,954 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 88,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,029 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,572 miles

n/s/front headlamp beam deflector slightly worn causing slightly blurred image

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/front headlamp beam deflector slightly worn causing slightly blurred image

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,094 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,037 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,683 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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R246 LVC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R246 LVC, 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 R246 LVC registered?

R246 LVC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R246 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 LVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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