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R252 CHL

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 CHL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,051 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 57,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,182 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R252 CHL 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 75%.

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 R252 CHL, 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 R252 CHL registered?

R252 CHL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R252 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 CHL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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