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R258 TSN

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,870 mi
Last recorded92,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 TSN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,870 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 92,870 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,186 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,947 miles

emissions borderline

Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

emissions borderline

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,438 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

off side rear number plate lamp lense brocken

Fail 22 Dec 2010 48,438 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

off side rear number plate lamp lense brocken

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,056 miles

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

passenger door mirror missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passenger door mirror missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,381 miles

long parking brake travel

oil leak

some power steering fluid seepage

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,617 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 37,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,808 miles

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

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

oil leak

sidewall perished in offside rear tyre

some old oil around power steering pump

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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R258 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R258 TSN, 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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R258 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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