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R124 KFR

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,880 mi
Last recorded65,880 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 KFR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,880 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,879 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,631 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2014 55,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 53,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking on tread

radiator in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,704 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking on tread

radiator in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,495 miles

radiator in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,298 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

nearside rear footbrake only just passable

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,870 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n\s door mirror damaged

n\s repeter lamp damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,829 miles

imbalance of 25% on rear brakes

one bulb inoperative in centre stop lamp

Fail 9 Jun 2006 34,829 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

imbalance of 25% on rear brakes

one bulb inoperative in centre stop lamp

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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R124 KFR is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R124 KFR, 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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R124 KFR is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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