MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel pipes slightly damaged
fuel tank slightly damaged
under vehicle is slightly damaged
Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel pipes slightly damaged
fuel tank slightly damaged
under vehicle is slightly damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
radiator badly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
alternator belt in very poor condition.
front number plate damaged
power steering belt in poor condition
radiator very corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
alternator belt in very poor condition.
front number plate damaged
power steering belt in poor condition
radiator very corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
air bag warning light on
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
radiator corroded and some fins missing
rear wiper blade split
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
air bag warning light on
radiator corroded and some fins missing
rear wiper blade split
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R159 KJE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R159 KJE, 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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R159 KJE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R159 KJE safe to buy?
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