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R168 KVA

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 KVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,109 miles

corrosion to exhaust

signs of corrosion to n/s/sill

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 1 Nov 2010 72,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

signs of corrosion to n/s/sill

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,061 miles

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

offside rear indicator slightly discoulerd

slight seapage from power steering pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,932 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 65,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 62,683 miles

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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R168 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R168 KVA, 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 R168 KVA registered?

R168 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R168 KVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 KVA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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