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R387 VRX

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,455 mi
Last recorded52,455 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 VRX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 52,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o.s healamp on lower limit

Fail 26 May 2010 52,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o.s healamp on lower limit

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,648 miles

Pas pipe area from pas pump slightly damp.

auto gearbox joint and switch areas slightly damp.

both front tyres worn/wearing slightly on inner edges.

centre exhaust, rear lower part of corroding.

front bumper corners scratched/scraped slightly.

nearside outer dual washer jet partially blocked.

nearside rear 1/4 panel and nearside door dented/dinged slightly.

offside headlight range adjuster defective,hence have unplugged ref manual adjuster part of.

offside rear 1/4 panel and offside door dented/dinged slightly.

offside rear wing dented/damaged slightly next aerial.

radiator core cooling fins part of,starting to deteriorate slightly.

slight play felt in offside inner track rod arm joint area.

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 VRX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green 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 R387 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

R387 VRX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R387 VRX safe to buy?

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