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R378 DOO

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,375 mi
Last recorded64,375 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 DOO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear BOTH SIDES AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT SPITTING

WATER LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 18 Sep 2019 64,375 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction WIPERS NOT PARKING PROPERLY (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear BOTH SIDES AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT SPITTING

WATER LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,967 miles

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX HAS A LEAK

Offside MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AXLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,967 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX HAS A LEAK

Offside MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AXLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,616 miles

AUTO GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Sep 2017 61,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEX JOINT (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

AUTO GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,533 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear hub to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre has cut in tread but not to cord

Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear hub to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre has cut in tread but not to cord

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,133 miles

nearside front tyre beginning to perish on outer wall

Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre beginning to perish on outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,868 miles

nearside front tyre beginning to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre beginning to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,806 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,806 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 44,204 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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R378 DOO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R378 DOO, 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 R378 DOO registered?

R378 DOO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R378 DOO safe to buy?

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