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R435 NGO

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

41,080 mi
Last recorded41,080 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 NGO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 41,080 miles

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

both rear wheel arches rusted

misting of oil under the car

Fail 14 Nov 2025 41,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear wheel arches rusted

misting of oil under the car

Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,979 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,943 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,879 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 40,772 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,652 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 40,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside75kgf no lock out & offside 85kgf no lock out (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,073 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS (5.4.2)

service brake efficiency just met the requirement, which is 50% rear brakes no locks out.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 40,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS (5.4.2)

service brake efficiency just met the requirement, which is 50% rear brakes no locks out.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,803 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt unable to test due child sear fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 89,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt unable to test due child sear fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,067 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS warning light showing defect.

Transmission slight leak.

battery insecure.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 38,067 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS warning light showing defect.

Transmission slight leak.

battery insecure.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,293 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Transmission leaking.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight leak from gearbox.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,806 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,653 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 32,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R435 NGO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R435 NGO, 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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R435 NGO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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