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R484 MDU

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,099 mi
Last recorded41,099 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 MDU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 41,099 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,857 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 36,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,085 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 33,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,418 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,281 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,351 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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R484 MDU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R484 MDU, 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 R484 MDU registered?

R484 MDU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R484 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 MDU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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