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R298 HAA

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,572 mi
Last recorded25,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 HAA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,108 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,942 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,401 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,842 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,531 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 13,560 miles

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

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

front tyres edges worn †tyres walls small splits

Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,560 miles

front tyres edges worn †tyres walls small splits

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,635 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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R298 HAA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 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 R298 HAA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R298 HAA registered?

R298 HAA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R298 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 HAA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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