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R419 ORX

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,962 mi
Last recorded56,962 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 ORX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

age cracking on both rear tyres -- no cords showing

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

age cracking on both rear tyres -- no cords showing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,968 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,127 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,261 miles

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,063 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,063 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,053 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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R419 ORX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R419 ORX, 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 R419 ORX registered?

R419 ORX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R419 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 ORX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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