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R321 GVV

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,139 mi
Last recorded137,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 GVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,139 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 137,139 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,938 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 134,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,340 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 133,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,187 miles

Both rear inner sills are heavily corroded

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both headlamp glasses dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,199 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 124,588 miles

radiator in poor condition

front pipe blowing

n/s/f shock damp

Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

radiator in poor condition

front pipe blowing

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,215 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2013 117,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,983 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f leg damp

radiator in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,773 miles

ADVISE - BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - N/S/F SHOCK DAMP

ADVISE - SLIGHT BIND AND LOW READING FROM O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 26 Jan 2010 111,050 miles

bind on o/s/r brake

fuel pipes up to top of fuel tank corroded

radiator fins slightly water stained

slight oil leak

supply pipe to n/s/r brake flexy corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 111,050 miles

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

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

bind on o/s/r brake

fuel pipes up to top of fuel tank corroded

radiator fins slightly water stained

slight oil leak

supply pipe to n/s/r brake flexy corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 109,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 108,967 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 108,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 196,191 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 106,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

drive belt cracked

o/s/r brake slightly sticking

rear brakes have a slightly low reading

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,850 miles

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

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

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

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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R321 GVV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R321 GVV, 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 R321 GVV registered?

R321 GVV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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