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R32 CAE

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

126,035 mi
Last recorded126,035 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 CAE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 126,035 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 111,503 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,863 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to front number plate

front subframe rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2008 94,980 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 94,980 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

175/65/14 both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge slightly,perishing and cuts in tyres

both front outer gaiters perishing

chip in windscreen

front numberplate damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing,cuts in tyre and object in tyre

oil around engine/gearbox

slight corrosion on o/s/r sill

Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,655 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 76,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,757 miles

DAMAGE N/S SILL RACK WORN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE

Fail 2 Oct 2006 67,757 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

DAMAGE N/S SILL RACK WORN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R32 CAE is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R32 CAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R32 CAE registered?

R32 CAE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R32 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 CAE shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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