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R499 ORB

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 ORB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 106,869 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,316 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 86,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2009 86,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,992 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 78,992 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,278 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2006 76,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,580 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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R499 ORB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R499 ORB, 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 R499 ORB registered?

R499 ORB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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