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R277 COU

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,542 mi
Last recorded46,542 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 COU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,542 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 46,542 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,478 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 41,105 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,421 miles

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

battery insecure

bottom engine mounting bush u/s

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads wearing low

nearside mirror slightly loose

rear wiperblade missing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R277 COU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R277 COU, 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 R277 COU registered?

R277 COU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R277 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 COU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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