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R389 KEU

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,639 mi
Last recorded8,639 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 KEU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,639 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 8,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,407 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 79,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

STEERING KNOCKING WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,516 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 71,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 62,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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R389 KEU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R389 KEU, 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 R389 KEU registered?

R389 KEU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R389 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 KEU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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