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R393 TLD

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,055 mi
Last recorded65,055 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 TLD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,055 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,107 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 59,057 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 50,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2006 46,544 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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R393 TLD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R393 TLD, 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 R393 TLD registered?

R393 TLD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R393 TLD safe to buy?

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