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R919 MPA

1998 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,143 mi
Last recorded87,143 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 MPA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,011 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tracking to be checked

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,010 miles

offside rear brake effort low

Fail 14 Jan 2008 57,010 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,110 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,560 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 54,548 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R919 MPA is a 1998 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R919 MPA, 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 R919 MPA registered?

R919 MPA is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R919 MPA safe to buy?

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