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J80 KLB

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 KLB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,149 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,148 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,117 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,417 miles

Both front drop link bushes cracking.

Engine quite smokey.

Middle exhaust section rusty.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front drop link bushes cracking.

Engine quite smokey.

Middle exhaust section rusty.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,600 miles

Engine has a oil leak.

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking.

Middle and rear exhaust sections has surface rust.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot starting to crack.

Power steering rack feed pipe damp.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,924 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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J80 KLB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J80 KLB, 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 J80 KLB registered?

J80 KLB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is J80 KLB safe to buy?

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