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R257 UVP

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

50,065 mi
Last recorded50,065 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 UVP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight power steering leak

Fail 9 Sep 2022 49,638 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,728 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 48,714 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,018 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 48,018 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,218 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 47,184 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 47,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,479 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 46,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Front exhaust flexy pipe corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 46,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm sized 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

all 3 wipers worn and starting to split

front exhaust pipe corroded

nsf fog inop

Fail 7 Sep 2016 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm sized 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

all 3 wipers worn and starting to split

front exhaust pipe corroded

nsf fog inop

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,447 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,320 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,310 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 43,762 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 42,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,116 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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R257 UVP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R257 UVP, 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 R257 UVP registered?

R257 UVP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R257 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 UVP shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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