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R284 DVF

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,822 mi
Last recorded91,822 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 DVF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,822 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,481 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 80,481 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,189 miles

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

nearside door mirror insecure and trim missing

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,469 miles

Battery insecure

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.REAR NUMBERPLATE DETERIORATED.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,040 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE.FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AND STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Fail 9 Feb 2006 57,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE.FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AND STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

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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R284 DVF is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R284 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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R284 DVF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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