MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R280 HFG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R280 HFG, 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
How do I check the history of R280 HFG?
You can check the full history of R280 HFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R280 HFG registered?
R280 HFG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R280 HFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 HFG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R280 HFG have outstanding finance?
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