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R114 RJR

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,935 mi
Last recorded40,935 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 RJR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,935 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 40,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,699 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

PETROL TANK CORRODED

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,556 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 30,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R114 RJR 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 80%.

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 R114 RJR, 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 R114 RJR registered?

R114 RJR is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R114 RJR safe to buy?

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