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R382 MEB

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 MEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outersills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,932 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,948 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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R382 MEB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R382 MEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R382 MEB registered?

R382 MEB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R382 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 MEB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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