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R598 CNV

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,264 mi
Last recorded113,264 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 CNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,753 miles

gearbox oil leak

play in rack

Fail 30 Sep 2010 109,739 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

play in rack

Pass 18 Sep 2009 105,131 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2008 100,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 95,118 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 89,249 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

spare flat

Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,249 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare flat

Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,536 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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R598 CNV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 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 R598 CNV, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R598 CNV registered?

R598 CNV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R598 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 CNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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