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R670 FBE

1998 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

107,359 mi
Last recorded107,359 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 FBE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2008 107,359 miles

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

Rear brakes over adjusted.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2008 107,359 miles

Rear brakes over adjusted.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2007 95,029 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 95,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 24 Jan 2007 94,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R670 FBE is a 1998 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R670 FBE, 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 R670 FBE registered?

R670 FBE is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R670 FBE safe to buy?

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