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R378 LCE

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,759 mi
Last recorded105,759 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 LCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 105,759 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan leak on f/exhaust

inbalance on rear brakes osr break effort low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,898 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 95,898 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,066 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 12 Apr 2008 84,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,138 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 80,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,621 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LCE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green 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 R378 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

R378 LCE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R378 LCE safe to buy?

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