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R259 FAV

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,855 mi
Last recorded42,855 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 FAV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,592 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

o/s/r light cluster cracked

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,024 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2008 31,141 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,141 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 May 2007 30,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,002 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,631 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 28,631 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery seams weak

condensation in n/s/f headlight

front brake pads getting low 4-5000 miles

rattling noise is coming from gear box drive plate

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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R259 FAV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R259 FAV, 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 R259 FAV registered?

R259 FAV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R259 FAV safe to buy?

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