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R336 SMO

1998 Rover 216

Maroon Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,709 mi
Last recorded51,709 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 SMO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,709 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

brake fluid low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,526 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,526 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 34,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,501 miles

nearside wing mirror casing missing

Pass 1 Aug 2005 25,426 miles

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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R336 SMO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Maroon with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R336 SMO, 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 R336 SMO registered?

R336 SMO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R336 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R336 SMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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