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R331 ETG

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 ETG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,755 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 81,753 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear light lense cracked.

handbrake needs adjusting.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,223 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,511 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 63,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R331 ETG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R331 ETG, 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 R331 ETG registered?

R331 ETG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R331 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 ETG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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