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R469 LAP

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,748 mi
Last recorded56,748 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 LAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

coolant below minimum

Fail 30 Sep 2016 56,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

coolant below minimum

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,191 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 54,191 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,709 miles

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,205 miles

rear tyres are wearing low and unevenly

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,206 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 33,167 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 32,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,350 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,464 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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R469 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R469 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 R469 LAP registered?

R469 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R469 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 LAP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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