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R352 ESU

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,949 mi
Last recorded80,949 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 ESU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,949 miles

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

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

nearside front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode in securing clips

offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

strong smell of petrol but no signs of leaks

Pass 31 Dec 2008 76,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,825 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 65,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,795 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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R352 ESU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R352 ESU, 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

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What year was R352 ESU registered?

R352 ESU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R352 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 ESU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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