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R426 YON

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,836 mi
Last recorded52,836 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 YON
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,836 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,839 miles

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jan 2014 50,839 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,160 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,086 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,906 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,607 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,196 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,683 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 40,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,376 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 39,345 miles

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

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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R426 YON is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R426 YON, 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 R426 YON registered?

R426 YON is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R426 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 YON shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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