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R501 PBC

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,988 mi
Last recorded30,988 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 PBC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 25,511 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front no plate cracked but not likely to be miss read

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre persihed on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,511 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front no plate cracked but not likely to be miss read

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre persihed on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,468 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system generally very corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

headlamp aim continuously varies

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,094 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2009 25,094 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,013 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,013 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 24,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,492 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,064 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 22,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear window in poor condition

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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R501 PBC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R501 PBC, 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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R501 PBC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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