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R47 GFG

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,760 mi
Last recorded46,760 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 GFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,484 miles

1 led bulb out in centre brake light

coolant radiator deteriorating

front wipers weak

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear wiper u/s

slight exhaust blow from rear box

slight oil leak?

verious body damage

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,123 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2012 37,901 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre quite worn

Offside mirror slightly damaged and loose

Offside rear tyre quite worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,570 miles

n/sfront shock is damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,530 miles

o/s/wing mirror cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,283 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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R47 GFG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R47 GFG, 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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R47 GFG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R47 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 GFG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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