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R355 DDT

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 DDT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,657 miles

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

surface corrosion to all underside and all components

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,514 miles

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

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

front brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2010 90,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,647 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in all tyres all tyres worn close to legal limits-slight damage sill & chassis- slight crack brake hose brake pipes slight corroded- pads worn discs slight corroded- slight dampness shockers- slight play o/s ball joint- slight play steering-

rear suspension bushes worn

slight corrosion sills & brake pipes & brake hose ferruls & discs unable to fully check brake pads discs pipes & hoses- rear tyres slight distorted & worn close to limit

Fail 28 May 2009 85,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cuts in all tyres all tyres worn close to legal limits-slight damage sill & chassis- slight crack brake hose brake pipes slight corroded- pads worn discs slight corroded- slight dampness shockers- slight play o/s ball joint- slight play steering-

rear suspension bushes worn

slight corrosion sills & brake pipes & brake hose ferruls & discs unable to fully check brake pads discs pipes & hoses- rear tyres slight distorted & worn close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,977 miles

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

signes of car has been standing for a long time

Fail 7 Apr 2008 70,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

signes of car has been standing for a long time

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,695 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 46,194 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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R355 DDT is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R355 DDT, 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 R355 DDT registered?

R355 DDT is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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