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R212 KFG

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,297 mi
Last recorded77,297 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 KFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,506 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 74,505 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,305 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,934 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 70,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,631 miles

Nearside Rear age cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear age cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,956 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 64,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,672 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,421 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 51,421 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light cracking to sidewall of offside rear tyre

steel spare wheel fitted to near side front of car

Fail 25 Oct 2005 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre light sidewall cracking

steel spare wheel fitted to nearside front of car

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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R212 KFG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R212 KFG, 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 R212 KFG registered?

R212 KFG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R212 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 KFG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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