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R34 AYD

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,036 mi
Last recorded79,036 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 AYD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,036 miles

both c.v gaitors perished

both rear trailing arm bushes split and perished

damage to n/s/r and n/s/f tyre outer sidewalls

handbrake travel

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

o/s headlamp chipped

oil leak from gearbox

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,689 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking to both front tyres tread

slight perishing rear trailing arm bushes

slight play offside rackend

slight smearing wiper blades

stonechip offside headlight

Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,256 miles

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

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

advanced travel handbrake

radiator in poor condition

slight damage nearside rear seatbelt clasp

slight damamage offside rear tyre inner wall

slight distortion front brakes

slight play offside rackend

Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,158 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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R34 AYD 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 100%.

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 R34 AYD, 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 R34 AYD registered?

R34 AYD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R34 AYD safe to buy?

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