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R4 EHA

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,570 mi
Last recorded34,570 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 EHA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,570 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,501 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,185 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 33,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,028 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 33,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,936 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 32,936 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,555 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f door mirror broken

Fail 3 Jun 2013 32,161 miles

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f door mirror broken

Pass 8 May 2012 31,733 miles

S.R.S warning lamp ON.

Nearside mirror damaged.

Power steering drive belt deteriorating.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,918 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,099 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,692 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 26,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

The SRS light is on.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

The SRS light is on.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 26,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

The SRS light is on.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,871 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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R4 EHA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R4 EHA, 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 R4 EHA registered?

R4 EHA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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