MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,463 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
general under body corosion to susension and hub components
oil leak
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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