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R334 USL

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 USL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 103,923 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES OUTTER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,508 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,447 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,735 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,170 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 70,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,049 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 66,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R334 USL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R334 USL, 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 R334 USL registered?

R334 USL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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