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R346 NOK

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 NOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,373 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on wheelarches and sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

emissions only just passed test

various outer panels damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,469 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

rear silencer baffles loose

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,033 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear footbrake effort

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,025 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

co emissions only just passed test

rear suspension bushes perishing

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 102,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 96,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,441 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipes covered with greece

Pass 20 Feb 2007 89,118 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 89,047 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,704 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 81,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R346 NOK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R346 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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R346 NOK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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