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R420 RWP

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,624 mi
Last recorded90,624 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 RWP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 90,624 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 90,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,085 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,085 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,070 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,065 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,128 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,169 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 65,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,381 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 52,308 miles

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

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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R420 RWP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R420 RWP, 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 R420 RWP registered?

R420 RWP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R420 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 RWP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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