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R195 KPD

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,566 mi
Last recorded92,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 KPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,466 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,242 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust corroded

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,234 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads wearing just above legal limit of 1.5mm

rear exhaust badly corroded and starting to blow

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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R195 KPD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey 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 R195 KPD, 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 R195 KPD registered?

R195 KPD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R195 KPD safe to buy?

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