MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,964 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brakes slightly out of balance
front exhaust pipe deteriorated and leaking slightly
offside front tyre just over 2mm
tail gate damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brakes slightly out of balance
front exhaust pipe deteriorated and leaking slightly
offside front tyre just over 2mm
tail gate damaged
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear mudguard insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear mudguard insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R163 JDL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R163 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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What year was R163 JDL registered?
R163 JDL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R163 JDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R163 JDL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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