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R992 BDM

1998 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,069 mi
Last recorded131,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 BDM
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 131,069 miles

oil leak on engine

rear tyres nearing limit

slight blow on exhaust

slight mark on screen

slight play in steering

Pass 21 May 2008 124,721 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 124,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 114,914 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 114,808 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 105,250 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 105,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R992 BDM is a 1998 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R992 BDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R992 BDM?

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What year was R992 BDM registered?

R992 BDM is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R992 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 BDM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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