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R364 MNK

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,976 mi
Last recorded61,976 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 MNK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,976 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

front offside brake slight binding

Fail 10 Dec 2011 61,976 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes slight imbalance

forward exhaust joint slight blow

front offside brake slight binding

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,286 miles

centre exhaust box end plate split/ slight blow

centre exhaust rear part small hole /slight blow

f/n/s wiper split on ends

Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,286 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box end plate split/ slight blow

centre exhaust rear part small hole /slight blow

f/n/s wiper split on ends

f/o/s brake slight binding

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2009 58,441 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,524 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,377 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 47,377 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 42,193 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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R364 MNK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R364 MNK, 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 R364 MNK registered?

R364 MNK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R364 MNK safe to buy?

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