CarVerify

Free Car Check

R351 FFU

1998 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 FFU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

different tyres sizes front and rear

no coolant in coolant bottle

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre is becoming perished

Fail 4 Feb 2013 94,800 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre is becoming perished

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,500 miles

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

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

main brake pipes to offside and nearside rear starting to corrode by hoses

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards outer edge and starting to perish

Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

excessive coolant leak from radiator

main brake pipes to offside and nearside rear starting to corrode by hoses

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,469 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

main brake pipe to nearside rear starting to corrode by hose

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 89,699 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,695 miles

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

rocker gasket weaping??..radiator in poor condition..front outter roll bar links perashing..n/s/f tyre worn low..o/s/r tyre wearing low(raised tread ! yeh)....

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,967 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 87,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn very low/edge wear..n/s/f & o/s/r shocks weaping....

servo pipe has been fouling..alternator belt badly perished..oil leaks..radiator in poor condition..

Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 65,419 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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R351 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R351 FFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R351 FFU?

You can check the full history of R351 FFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R351 FFU registered?

R351 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R351 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 FFU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R351 FFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R351 FFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.