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R258 MAP

1998 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,891 mi
Last recorded67,891 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 MAP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,891 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light not working

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

pinhole in o/s/f outer c.v gaiter

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,870 miles

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

engine took 4ltrs of oil before test could start

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

rear brake operation noisey

slight brake bind to n/s/r and o/s/r

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2008 62,870 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

engine took 4ltrs of oil before test could start

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

rear brake operation noisey

slight brake bind to n/s/r and o/s/r

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,493 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake lever travel becoming high

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2005 47,505 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R258 MAP is a 1998 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 MAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R258 MAP registered?

R258 MAP is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R258 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 MAP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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