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R275 ORW

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,423 mi
Last recorded43,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 ORW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 43,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,062 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,395 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,662 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,920 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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R275 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green 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 R275 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 R275 ORW registered?

R275 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R275 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 ORW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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