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R29 DGC

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 DGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 82,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,135 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,115 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2009 69,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 65,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 64,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,907 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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R29 DGC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R29 DGC, 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 R29 DGC registered?

R29 DGC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R29 DGC safe to buy?

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