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R377 AVM

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,228 mi
Last recorded40,228 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 AVM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,075 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,469 miles

Near/side rear shock obsorber slightly oil leaklng

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,937 miles

exhaust system looks corroded but is serviceable.

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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R377 AVM is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R377 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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What year was R377 AVM registered?

R377 AVM is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R377 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 AVM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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