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R284 TKR

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,056 mi
Last recorded67,056 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 TKR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,056 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 67,056 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has a crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,284 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,686 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,180 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 58,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 55,204 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 55,029 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,522 miles

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 TKR is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TKR, 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 R284 TKR registered?

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

Is R284 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 TKR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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