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R160 JDL

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 JDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 71,463 miles

n/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating

o/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating grease residue around inner clip

slight dampness to o/a/f shockabsorber

some binding to n/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 13 May 2015 71,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating

o/s outer c.v gaiter deteriating grease residue around inner clip

slight dampness to o/a/f shockabsorber

some binding to n/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

dampness around fuel filter no apparent leak

dampness around power steering pipes

dampness to o/s steering rack gaiter

grease residue to n/s and o/s outer c.v gaiters / gaiters deteriating

oil leak

slight dampness to n/s/r shockabsorber

slight play in o/s of steering rack / slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,624 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside steering rack boot damp with oil

Pass 10 May 2013 67,995 miles

general under body corosion to susension and hub components

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 67,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

general under body corosion to susension and hub components

oil leak

some binding to n/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 19 May 2012 66,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 66,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind to both front brakes

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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R160 JDL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R160 JDL, 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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R160 JDL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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