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R304 HOB

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 HOB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 61,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 60,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,920 miles

SMALL HOLE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 60,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 57,152 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 57,152 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,136 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 57,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 56,782 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 56,234 miles

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

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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R304 HOB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R304 HOB, 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 R304 HOB registered?

R304 HOB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R304 HOB safe to buy?

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