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R141 KCE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 KCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 95,241 miles

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

exhaust front pipe very corroded not blowing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to limit

Pass 20 May 2014 95,241 miles

exhaust front pipe very corroded not blowing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to limit

Fail 21 May 2013 93,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 93,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 92,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,798 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 89,794 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 87,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 19 May 2010 87,527 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Pass 21 May 2009 83,287 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 79,073 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 74,697 miles

slight play in steering rack

wipers do not always park

Pass 25 May 2006 71,429 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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R141 KCE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R141 KCE, 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 R141 KCE registered?

R141 KCE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R141 KCE safe to buy?

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