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R499 VSL

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 VSL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,132 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/F wheel heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to test rear seatbelts as rear seats obstructed by possesions

Fail 8 Aug 2014 72,410 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,007 miles

Battery Insecure,Front To Rear Fuel Pipes & Fuel Tank Corroded.

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre Stop Lamp Missing.

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery Insecure,Front To Rear Fuel Pipes & Fuel Tank Corroded.

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,479 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside front tyre on legal limit

power steering pump .damp

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,658 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to floor chassis and most suspension parts

exhaust in poor condition

g/box tie bar bush badly worn

p/s pipes corroded

slight damage o/s/r inner wheel rim

surface corrosion to some steel b/pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,929 miles

corrosion to exhaust and p/s pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,902 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION TO THE POWER STEERING PIPES

Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,519 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 VSL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R499 VSL, 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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R499 VSL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R499 VSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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