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WAZ 1294

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,359 mi
Last recorded66,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 1294
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,931 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,081 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,646 miles

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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WAZ 1294 is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAZ 1294, 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

How do I check the history of WAZ 1294?

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What year was WAZ 1294 registered?

WAZ 1294 is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is WAZ 1294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 1294 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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