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R436 LAP

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 LAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking o/s wing mirror not affecting view to rear

Fail 21 Jul 2010 66,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking o/s wing mirror not affecting view to rear

Fail 5 Jun 2009 64,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,831 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

BOTTOM OF ENGINE RADIATOR VERY BADLY CORRODED

REAR FOOT AND HANDBRAKES REQUIRES ADJUSTMENTS SHORTLY

REAR O/S DOOR CHECK STRAP [WELD BROKEN IN DOOR PILLAR]

REAR WASHERS NOT WORKING [PIPE COME OFF JET?]

Pass 22 May 2007 57,770 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 52,134 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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R436 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R436 LAP, 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 R436 LAP registered?

R436 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R436 LAP safe to buy?

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