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R491 LAP

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,271 mi
Last recorded54,271 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 LAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2024 54,271 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside+offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,006 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 53,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,673 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 53,670 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,225 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,328 miles

nsr foot brake effort slightly lower than os advise internal inspection

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,886 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 21,884 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,348 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,638 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 20,605 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,741 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge -close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jul 2005 18,939 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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R491 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R491 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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R491 LAP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R491 LAP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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