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V35 DRC

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,212 mi
Last recorded52,212 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 DRC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 50,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,672 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

blue lights on front and rear number plates

unable to check brakes on rbt

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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V35 DRC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V35 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V35 DRC registered?

V35 DRC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V35 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V35 DRC 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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