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R22 OJD

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,784 mi
Last recorded127,784 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 OJD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,784 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 127,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 125,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 124,723 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 124,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 121,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,127 miles

cover missing off drivers seat belt but works fine

Fail 20 Nov 2009 118,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

cover missing off drivers seat belt but works fine

exhaust pipe very rusty and corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2008 109,031 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre need replaceing sooner rather than later

Pass 21 Nov 2008 109,031 miles

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

nearside front tyre need replaceing sooner rather than later

Pass 31 Dec 2007 105,029 miles

REAR ENGINE STABLISER RUBBER BUSH UNBONDED

Fail 20 Dec 2007 105,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F TYRE ON WEAR INDICATOR

REAR ENGINE STABLISER RUBBER BUSH UNBONDED

exhaust full of water,

Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,500 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on wear indicators front downpipe has temparory repair

Fail 5 Dec 2006 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

ADVISES # O/S/F TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS AND WEARING UNEVELY ON INNER EDGE, WET PATCH UNDERSIDE IF VEHICLE, COULD BE STEERING FLUID, NO VISABLE LEAKS,

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 98,310 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake discs worn and brake balance on the max limit.

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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R22 OJD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R22 OJD, 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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R22 OJD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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