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R270 UAY

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,622 mi
Last recorded108,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 UAY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,622 miles

Clutch judder

Corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,870 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

o/s/f mirror slightly damed not effecting view to rear

o/s/r seat belt clip surround missing not effecting its use

o/s/r tyre close to limit inner outer edges

oil leak

various brake pipes/ferrules corroding/hoses detriating

various front wishbone bushes deteriating/have play

various slight corrosion various places

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f mirror slightly damed not effecting view to rear

o/s/r seat belt clip surround missing not effecting its use

o/s/r tyre close to limit inner outer edges

oil leak

various brake pipes/ferrules corroding/hoses detriating

various front wishbone bushes deteriating/have play

various slight corrosion various places

Fail 17 May 2010 100,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 100,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 88,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 74,789 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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R270 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red 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 R270 UAY, 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 R270 UAY registered?

R270 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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