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R278 DVF

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,588 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 82,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,337 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,809 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r wheel binding on

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,043 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 56,999 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

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 DVF is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue 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 R278 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

R278 DVF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R278 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 DVF 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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