MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
gearbox oil leak
play in rack
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
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)
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
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
Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
spare flat
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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