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WIW 1077

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,755 mi
Last recorded75,755 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1077
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,755 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 75,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

bulbs out on high level brake light

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,862 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,114 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,712 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 60,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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WIW 1077 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 70%.

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 WIW 1077, 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.

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What year was WIW 1077 registered?

WIW 1077 is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WIW 1077 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1077 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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