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R493 HNH

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 HNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 118,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,551 miles

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

back box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2012 110,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering arm ball/cups n/s and o/s

Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,215 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 102,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,807 miles

Battery insecure

emissions very eratic

Fail 17 Feb 2009 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions very eratic

Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,745 miles

rear indicators just passable recomend bulb replacement

recomend tracking check

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2008 93,745 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear indicators just passable recomend bulb replacement

recomend tracking check

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2007 89,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 89,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear indicators going off colour

noise fron n/s/r wheel area when driven suspect rust on disc

rear brake dics rusty vehicle has been standing

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight movement in steering rack o/s

Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,408 miles

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

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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R493 HNH is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R493 HNH, 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 R493 HNH registered?

R493 HNH is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R493 HNH safe to buy?

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