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R762 XOF

1998 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,550 mi
Last recorded89,550 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 XOF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 84,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2006 79,118 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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R762 XOF is a 1998 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R762 XOF, 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 R762 XOF registered?

R762 XOF is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R762 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 XOF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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