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R290 GDS

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,115 mi
Last recorded93,115 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 GDS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded front to middle not leaking gases

Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,261 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,963 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 85,961 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 66,261 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 60,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,542 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,967 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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R290 GDS is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R290 GDS, 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 R290 GDS registered?

R290 GDS is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R290 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 GDS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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