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R343 NOK

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,041 mi
Last recorded100,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 NOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,041 miles

o/s/r radius arm bush split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,273 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 85,272 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres on limit

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,840 miles

brakes squeaking/handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair

nail in nearside reat tyre/slight cracking offside rear tyre on tread no cords yet exposed

oil around engine area/radiator hose rubbing slightly on front cross member

slight corrosion to underbody/components

slight cracking all suspension arm rubber bushes

slight deterioration front number plate

wiperblades juddering still clearing screen/slight stonechip windscreen outside zone a

Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,726 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiperblade deteriorated

underbody/components corroded not yet excessive

Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,719 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiperblade deteriorated

underbody/components corroded not yet excessive

Pass 22 May 2007 60,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator/power steering belt slightly deteriorated

gearbox oil leak/engine oil leak

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,010 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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R343 NOK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R343 NOK, 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 R343 NOK registered?

R343 NOK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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