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R472 OUG

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,697 mi
Last recorded69,697 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 OUG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,697 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,697 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 54,625 miles

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

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

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres detiorated

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,626 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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R472 OUG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R472 OUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R472 OUG registered?

R472 OUG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 4 January 1998.

Is R472 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 OUG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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