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R278 AOO

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,274 mi
Last recorded61,274 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 AOO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,786 miles

front brake pads worn low advice replacment

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm

spare wheel fitted to left hand rear (not emergency only wheel)

stone chip zone B below 40mm

Fail 8 Dec 2008 59,786 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn low advice replacment

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm

spare wheel fitted to left hand rear (not emergency only wheel)

stone chip zone B below 40mm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,126 miles

Midlle exhaust box badly rusted and slightly blowing on the joint with rear exhaust box. Currently secured and not affecting gas emmision. Advice replace in near future.

N/s/rear tyre shows sun demade on uoter wall. Advice replace tyre in near future.

Windscreen crack in zone 'B'. Measured crack lenght 6mm.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,346 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks oninner and outer walls

left hand rear tyre worn to 2m.m.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 41,857 miles

N/SIDE REAR TYRE AT 2MM. †2. O/SIDE REAR TYRE AT 2.5MM.

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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R278 AOO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R278 AOO, 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 R278 AOO registered?

R278 AOO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R278 AOO safe to buy?

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