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R361 HVV

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 HVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,094 miles

Nearside & Offside front outer cv boots perished

Nearside & Offside rear outer sills to arches rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 96,606 miles

Nearside & offside rear sills/arches rusty

Offside outer cv boot perished

Play in rack

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,526 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Nearside & offside rear outer sills / arches rusty

Offside outer cv boot perished

Play in rack

Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Nearside & offside rear outer sills / arches rusty

Offside outer cv boot perished

Play in rack

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s outer cv boot perished

Fail 5 Dec 2012 86,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s outer cv boot perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

free play in steering rack.

offside and nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2010

Nearside & offside outer cv boots perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Offside rear wheel arch damaged

Play in rack

Fail 7 Sep 2010

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside & offside outer cv boots perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Offside rear wheel arch damaged

Play in rack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,688 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

play in rack

Pass 14 May 2007 63,189 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn.

front brake imbalance.

Pass 5 May 2006 62,732 miles

o/s/r sidewall perrished

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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R361 HVV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R361 HVV, 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 R361 HVV registered?

R361 HVV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R361 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 HVV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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