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R354 LVC

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,361 mi
Last recorded50,361 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 LVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 50,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,194 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,982 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,488 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 49,488 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high h4 bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,930 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes squeak squeal

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,664 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,931 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,277 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 20,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,909 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 19,909 miles

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

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

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

egine sticking on aceelerator pedel

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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R354 LVC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R354 LVC, 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 R354 LVC registered?

R354 LVC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R354 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 LVC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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