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R261 ORW

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,760 mi
Last recorded80,760 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 ORW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,760 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,750 miles

Alloy rims damaged/ Reverse lights inop/ Corrosion dents and scratches to various body panels/ Off side front tyre worn on inner edge/

Surface corosion to various brake pipes/ Off side rear tyre worn low perished and cracked/ Perishing and cracking steering and suspension bushes/ Brake hoses perishing/ Borderline bind to off side rear brake

Fail 11 May 2008 77,750 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Alloy rims damaged/ Reverse lights inop/ Corrosion dents and scratches to various body panels/ Off side front tyre worn on inner edge/

Surface corosion to various brake pipes/ Off side rear tyre worn low perished and cracked/ Perishing and cracking steering and suspension bushes/ Brake hoses perishing/ Borderline bind to off side rear brake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,835 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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R261 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R261 ORW, 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 R261 ORW registered?

R261 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R261 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 ORW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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