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R305 LDL

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 LDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,692 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,184 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear passenger door does not open

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear passenger door does not open

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,244 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,763 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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R305 LDL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R305 LDL, 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 R305 LDL registered?

R305 LDL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R305 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 LDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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