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R251 MOK

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,873 mi
Last recorded66,873 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 MOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,873 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 48,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight surface rust on underbody and sills

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight surface rust on underbody and sills

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,825 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,199 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,199 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 37,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 36,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 36,186 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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R251 MOK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R251 MOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R251 MOK registered?

R251 MOK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R251 MOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 MOK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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