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R288 UAY

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 UAY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,679 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bodywork damaged

drivers window not working

engine/ gearbox noisey

exhaust system corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bodywork damaged

drivers window not working

engine/ gearbox noisey

exhaust system corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear axle bushes deteriorated

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,537 miles

both outer sills corroding becoming weak

dent on o/s/r door

kerb marks on alloys

o/s/f window in/op

Fail 20 Jun 2012 72,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both outer sills corroding becoming weak

dent on o/s/r door

kerb marks on alloys

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked

o/s/f window in/op

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,486 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,166 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,268 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 35,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R288 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R288 UAY, 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 R288 UAY registered?

R288 UAY is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R288 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 UAY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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