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R289 KEU

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,569 mi
Last recorded66,569 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 KEU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 66,569 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,761 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,734 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,540 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 52,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres perished /cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2006 45,856 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 45,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

handbrake lever insecure

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split †slight play in o/s/f ball joint

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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R289 KEU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R289 KEU, 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 R289 KEU registered?

R289 KEU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R289 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 KEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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