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R445 HPN

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,183 mi
Last recorded93,183 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 HPN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,183 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake 16% on limit

Fail 5 Jan 2022 93,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake 16% on limit

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox noisy and oil deposits

middle to rear exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front windows not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/55/5 (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front windows not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,008 miles

Front both windows not working

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 77,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both windows not working

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,400 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front 185/55/15 cut on outer wall

Offside Rear 185/55/15 tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper switch worn (8.2.3)

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

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front 185/55/15 cut on outer wall

Offside Rear 185/55/15 tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front power steering pipe damp pos leak

Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front power steering pipe damp pos leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,736 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,734 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,372 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate slightly cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,589 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight crack front no plate

Pass 7 Aug 2010 47,762 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,770 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,362 miles

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

slight crack front no plate

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,641 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,699 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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R445 HPN is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R445 HPN, 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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R445 HPN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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