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R432 FDL

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,793 mi
Last recorded54,793 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 FDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,793 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r seatbelt catch plastic cover broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,295 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,315 miles

front discs near wear limit

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,673 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,673 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges on 2.mm

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,009 miles

bumper insecure

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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R432 FDL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R432 FDL, 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 R432 FDL registered?

R432 FDL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R432 FDL safe to buy?

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