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R152 MOJ

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 MOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,876 miles

All tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 61,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 57,986 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 57,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,981 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,682 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 50,520 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 50,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R152 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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What year was R152 MOJ registered?

R152 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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