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R257 KVA

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,535 mi
Last recorded83,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 KVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,535 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 83,486 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,370 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 82,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,773 miles

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

handbrake efficiency close to legal limit

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Jun 2007 73,773 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake efficiency close to legal limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,209 miles

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

front brake imbalance close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f brake has been hot

windscreen chipped

wipers not parking

Fail 1 Jun 2006 66,209 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake imbalance on front close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f brake has been hot

windscreen chipped

wipers not parking

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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R257 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R257 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R257 KVA registered?

R257 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R257 KVA safe to buy?

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