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R373 CPW

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 CPW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,074 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 125,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,317 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 104,960 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 104,960 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 96,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 85,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 80,172 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight accident damage o/s/f

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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R373 CPW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R373 CPW, 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 R373 CPW registered?

R373 CPW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R373 CPW safe to buy?

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