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R375 WMV

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 WMV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 86,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine tapperty

gear oil leak

metal brake pipes pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2008 49,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 43,014 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,835 miles

both rear t.c.a bushes starting to perish

Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r T.C.A. bushes starting to perish

rear brake pads 85 to 90% worn

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

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R375 WMV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R375 WMV, 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 R375 WMV registered?

R375 WMV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R375 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 WMV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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