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R578 XJO

1998 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 XJO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,351 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil weep from gearbox

Rear brake application uneven.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,547 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 75,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,476 miles

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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R578 XJO is a 1998 Rover 216I in Green 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 R578 XJO, 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 R578 XJO registered?

R578 XJO is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R578 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 XJO 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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