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R537 XOC

1998 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,377 mi
Last recorded82,377 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 XOC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,377 miles

1 x centre exhaust mounting rubber perishing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rattling noise from gearbox area

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & possibly punctured

possible puncture o/s/r tyre

slight imbalance on rear brake rise rate

Fail 21 Apr 2009 82,377 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

1 x centre exhaust mounting rubber perishing

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & possibly punctured

possible puncture o/s/r tyre

slight imbalance on rear brake rise rate

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,790 miles

Both auxillary drive belts poor condition

Exhaust front pipe poor condition and leaking slightly

Front brake pads low

N/S/F tyre low

N/S/R S/B/P corroding

signs of power steering fluid leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both auxillary drive belts poor condition

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust front pipe poor condition and leaking slightly

Front brake pads low

N/S/F tyre low

N/S/R S/B/P corroding

signs of power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,656 miles

drivers window not opening

n/s/r tyre just within limit

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R537 XOC is a 1998 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R537 XOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R537 XOC registered?

R537 XOC is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R537 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 XOC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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