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R374 AVM

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,736 mi
Last recorded42,736 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 AVM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,736 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,682 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,339 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyres cracking no chords visible

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,269 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,269 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,359 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 35,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,010 miles

Brake hoses perished Front tyres worn unevenly, perished & cracking Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels Slight leak from both rear shock absorbers Surface corrosion to various barke pipes Suspension bushes flexing under load

Slight smear from wipers Oil leaks Park brake travel high Slight oil leak from power steering pump Brake fluid level low Rear screen washer inoperative Front brake discs worn & lipped Exhaust caatalyst joints very badly corroded

Fail 5 May 2009 33,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hoses perished Front tyres worn unevenly, perished & cracking Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels Slight leak from both rear shock absorbers Surface corrosion to various barke pipes Suspension bushes flexing under load

Slight smear from wipers Oil leaks Park brake travel high Slight oil leak from power steering pump Brake fluid level low Rear screen washer inoperative Front brake discs worn & lipped Exhaust caatalyst joints very badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 30,321 miles

exhaust corroded. signs of water leak on engine, uneven wear to tyres.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,450 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 26,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,315 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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R374 AVM is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R374 AVM, 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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R374 AVM is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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