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R152 JHG

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,048 mi
Last recorded50,048 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 JHG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,048 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS ON OUTER EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 50,048 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS ON OUTER EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,859 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r wing and door

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f shock absorber damp

rear indicators faded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 48,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r wing and door

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f shock absorber damp

rear indicators faded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 48,091 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,976 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 46,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from engine/gearbox area

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,185 miles

Both n/s and Both o/s doors damaged

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 45,966 miles

long hand brake travel

slight engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2010 45,466 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2009 44,864 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 44,864 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Hand brake has long travel

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 May 2008 44,077 miles

Oil leak

Power steering resevoir damp

Fail 16 May 2008 44,076 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering resevoir damp

Pass 18 May 2007 42,657 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 42,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 41,003 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

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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R152 JHG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R152 JHG, 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 R152 JHG registered?

R152 JHG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R152 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 JHG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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