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R299 TRD

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 TRD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,004 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,820 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 66,525 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 66,525 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear radius main arm bushes perishing

advise front pads and discs appear low

advise slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Jun 2009 64,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear radius main arm bushes perishing

advise front pads and discs appear low

advise slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 15 May 2008 59,473 miles

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

damp around offside rear brake backplate

Pass 11 May 2007 58,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 56,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R299 TRD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver 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 R299 TRD, 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 R299 TRD registered?

R299 TRD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R299 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 TRD 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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