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R229 KFG

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 KFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,549 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer wheel archs offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 52,549 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer wheel archs offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,700 miles

Both sills have corrosion at the Rear Inner + Outer sides

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,284 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut in tread.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2006 35,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R229 KFG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R229 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 R229 KFG registered?

R229 KFG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R229 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 KFG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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