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R387 ECP

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,596 mi
Last recorded114,596 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 ECP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,396 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

S R S LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,664 miles

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 109,443 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,714 miles

LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,969 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ENGINE NOISEY

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 95,249 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 90,176 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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R387 ECP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red 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 R387 ECP, 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 R387 ECP registered?

R387 ECP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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