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R385 NOK

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 NOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside front steering rack- contamination around inner offside front wheel no brake leaks under presure.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside front steering rack- contamination around inner offside front wheel no brake leaks under presure.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,670 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 60,491 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,433 miles

Offside nearside front tyres worn on edge

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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R385 NOK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R385 NOK, 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 R385 NOK registered?

R385 NOK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R385 NOK safe to buy?

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