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R283 KEU

1998 Rover 216I

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 KEU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 103,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 82,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 82,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,884 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R283 KEU is a 1998 Rover 216I in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R283 KEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R283 KEU?

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What year was R283 KEU registered?

R283 KEU is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R283 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 KEU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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