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R467 XOA

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 XOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 84,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front too rears corroded..cat shield rattling..general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,957 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes x2 slight corrosion

corrosion to suspension

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,957 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes x2 slight corrosion

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

corrosion to suspension

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,519 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 75,373 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,164 miles

N/S/R BRAKE LOW, EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE TO REAR BOX, CORROSION TO FUEL NECK.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,894 miles

corrosion exhaust /slight blow..front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 66,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 62,238 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Minor cracks in alternator belt and pas belt

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak from engine

wiper switch faulty

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,238 miles

Minor cracks in alternator belt and pas belt

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak from engine

wiper switch faulty

Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper switch faulty

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,701 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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R467 XOA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R467 XOA, 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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R467 XOA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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