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R747 DGF

1998 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,109 mi
Last recorded53,109 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

RegistrationR747 DGF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,109 miles

23% front brake imbalance

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o\s\r light unit loose

o\s\r tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 53,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o\s\r light unit loose

o\s\r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,039 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

centre exhaust section badly corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R747 DGF 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R747 DGF, 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 R747 DGF registered?

R747 DGF is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R747 DGF safe to buy?

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