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R102 VFJ

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,100 mi
Last recorded49,100 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 VFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2005 49,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advies, service brake has only just met the required service brake efficiency.

advies,small gear box oil leak.

Fail 12 Dec 2005 49,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advies,small gear box oil leak. advies,coolant level on min.

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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R102 VFJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R102 VFJ, 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

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What year was R102 VFJ registered?

R102 VFJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R102 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 VFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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