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R369 NEB

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,456 mi
Last recorded95,456 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion including suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 93,216 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,967 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer body sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer body sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 90,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side outer /inner sill /floors

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 88,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,210 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 81,287 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,057 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 79,050 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side suspect fluid leak (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel suspect fluid leak (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and holed not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,783 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 71,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s screen wash poor

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 60,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight brake drag n/s/r

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,722 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,919 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,140 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,776 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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R369 NEB is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R369 NEB, 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 NEB registered?

R369 NEB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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