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R284 MUD

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,221 mi
Last recorded82,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 MUD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,421 miles

battery insecure

o/s park brake effort slightly low

water leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 77,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,141 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 74,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 71,866 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 71,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 MUD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R284 MUD, 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

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What year was R284 MUD registered?

R284 MUD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R284 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 MUD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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