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R365 GBX

1998 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,259 mi
Last recorded67,259 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 GBX
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 67,259 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 53,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2005 40,784 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 40,784 miles

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

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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R365 GBX is a 1998 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R365 GBX, 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 R365 GBX registered?

R365 GBX is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R365 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 GBX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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