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R129 MOJ

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,329 mi
Last recorded49,329 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 MOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 49,329 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,276 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT RUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,757 miles

front and rear brake discs in rusty condition

rusty exhaust system

rusty underbody

front and rear brake pads are very low

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,966 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,351 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,595 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 37,595 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,447 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 16,182 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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R129 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R129 MOJ, 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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R129 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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