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R391 EPW

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,642 mi
Last recorded80,642 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 EPW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,642 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,642 miles

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

Battery insecure

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,530 miles

battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

brake fluid level between min/max

exh centre section rubber mount perishing

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes rusting

slight brake binding felt from n/s/r and o/s/r wheels when spun

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,796 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,558 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 71,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,959 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 68,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

the center and rear exhaust pipes are very rusty with corrosion present

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R391 EPW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R391 EPW, 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 R391 EPW registered?

R391 EPW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R391 EPW safe to buy?

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