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R262 TSN

1998 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 TSN
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 91,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,987 miles

corrosion all underbody areas & rear brake pipes

n/s/r footbrake effort slightly low

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Sep 2007 82,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion all underbody areas,rear brake pipes & exhaust centre section

n/s/r footbrake effort low

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,650 miles

light corrosion all underbody areas & rear brake pipes

n/s/r footbrake effort low(effiency met time of test)

radiator in poor condition & cooling fan insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2006 77,650 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion all underbody areas & rear brake pipes

n/s/r footbrake effort low(effiency met time of test)

radiator in poor condition & cooling fan insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2005 68,175 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 68,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R262 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R262 TSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R262 TSN registered?

R262 TSN is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R262 TSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 TSN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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