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R257 ROF

1998 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,263 mi
Last recorded70,263 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 ROF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,263 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust flexi section poor condition and has been sealed up

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn smooth inner edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,270 miles

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

wipers smear

Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear under sills heavily corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 66,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear under sills heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,768 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches well corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 64,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

aux belt perished

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches well corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 62,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing /sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

n/s/f shock damp

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge needs attention

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,388 miles

Light corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Radiator in poor condition

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

o/s washer poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Light corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Radiator in poor condition

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s washer poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,519 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S steering rack gaiter damp

Slight play in n/s/r shock absorber bush

Fail 11 Feb 2015 58,519 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S steering rack gaiter damp

Slight play in n/s/r shock absorber bush

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,147 miles

surface rust starting to appear round both rear axle mount points

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,950 miles

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,775 miles

both rear indicators faded

front exhaust pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,103 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,750 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 34,850 miles

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

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

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

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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R257 ROF is a 1998 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R257 ROF, 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 R257 ROF registered?

R257 ROF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R257 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 ROF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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