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R293 ORW

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,839 mi
Last recorded69,839 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 ORW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2011 66,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 64,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,898 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,479 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 57,479 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,660 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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R293 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R293 ORW, 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 R293 ORW registered?

R293 ORW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R293 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 ORW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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