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R447 BWL

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,387 mi
Last recorded58,387 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 BWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,583 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 15 May 2006 48,265 miles

both front wipers torn

damage to inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

damage to outer sisewall of n/s/r tyre

rust on n/s/r door

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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R447 BWL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R447 BWL, 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 R447 BWL registered?

R447 BWL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R447 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 BWL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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