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R332 MCE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 MCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 85,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

evidence of accident damage/repair to front,exhast system in poor condition,radiator in poor condition & evidence of seepage from rad & rear coolant pipe at back of engine,

inner rear wheel arches covered

inner rear wheel arches covered,

rear wash innop,os h/lamp aim on upper limits & manual down adjustemnt innop,nsr tyre tread getting low & outer sidewall scrubbed/perished,front draiveshaft outer cv gaiters starting to perish,pedal rubbers worn

Fail 6 May 2008 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

front wiper blades split,rear wash innop.os h/lamp aim on upper limits & manual adjuster innop to lower,nsf tyre tread getting low & outer sidewall perished/scrubbed.front driveshaft cv gaiters starting to perish.pedal rubbers worn

inner rear wheel arches covered,

long handbrake travel,slightly low effort recorded to nsr & high rear brake imbalance.evidence of accident damage/repair to front.exhaust system in poor condition.radiator in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

front w/blades slightly smearing,rear washer jet innop,slight play in inner rack joints,front outer cv gaiters starting to perish,nsf tyre outer wakk scrubbed,slightly long h/brake travel

pedal rubbers worn,coolant stains & rad in poor condition,damage to nsf,inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered,front brake pads getting low.

Pass 5 May 2006 69,089 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ns door mirror damaged,rear wash innop,ex in poor condition,inner rear arches & parts of b oot floor covered.

oil leak

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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R332 MCE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R332 MCE, 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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R332 MCE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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