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R411 GFB

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 GFB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 92,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 92,095 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,988 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 90,934 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,317 miles

corrosion to both end of outer sills

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,635 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 87,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,779 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 82,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,416 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/ washer jet poor

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,267 miles

Spare tyre flat

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 70,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre flat

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,408 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 47,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,196 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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R411 GFB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R411 GFB, 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 R411 GFB registered?

R411 GFB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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