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R388 UBK

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 UBK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,839 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 96,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,554 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,543 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Jun 2012 88,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,634 miles

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2008 74,634 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,477 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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R388 UBK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R388 UBK, 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 R388 UBK registered?

R388 UBK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R388 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 UBK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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