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R382 UVP

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,782 mi
Last recorded66,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 UVP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,782 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 66,768 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,563 miles

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

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 UVP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UVP, 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

How do I check the history of R382 UVP?

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What year was R382 UVP registered?

R382 UVP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R382 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 UVP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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