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R273 BON

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,767 mi
Last recorded58,767 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 BON
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,767 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,767 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,886 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 6 Apr 2012 49,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,266 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,951 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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R273 BON is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R273 BON, 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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R273 BON is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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