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J999 RLP

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 RLP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,000 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 74,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,390 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,390 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,550 miles

near side dust cap missing

Fail 8 Aug 2008 61,550 miles

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

near side dust cap missing

Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Near side front dust cap missing

Pass 30 Jun 2007 56,607 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 May 2006 51,370 miles

surface cracking o/s/r tyre outside wall

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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J999 RLP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J999 RLP, 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 J999 RLP registered?

J999 RLP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J999 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 RLP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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