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R369 DKK

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,972 mi
Last recorded103,972 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 DKK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,972 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 103,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 87,518 miles

O/S/F brake caliper was damp

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

various exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2012 87,514 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F brake caliper was damp

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

various exhaust rubbers in poor condition

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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R369 DKK is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R369 DKK, 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 R369 DKK registered?

R369 DKK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R369 DKK safe to buy?

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